A review by dawnthoma100
The Star and the Strange Moon by Constance Sayers

mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I had no idea what to anticipate because I had never read anything by this author before. In my opinion, this is primarily a mystery story with some romantic and horror aspects. The writing is exquisite. The narrative is presented in two different time periods—the past and the present—in the third person, with Gemma in the former and Christopher in the latter. It's a beautiful tale of coming of age and discovering your place in the world, as well as how obsession can take over a person's life. The characters have been well-written and developed. Although the conclusion wasn't what I had anticipated, I was ecstatic that our protagonists had discovered what they were searching for. The start of the book was slow, but I would say around 30% of the book it did pick up. 

Thank You to NetGalley and Little Brown Book for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review