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A review by annettebooksofhopeanddreams
Starstruck by S. E. Anderson
4.0
I have to admit that I totally ordered this book because I liked the cover and was reading A Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy when I stumbled upon this series and needed more lighter and witty science-fiction. I just made one big mistake: I got the hardcover (even though the paperback cover is maybe even prettier, although after reading the book maybe less fitting) and this is a ten book series, so...that's gonna cost some money!
The series was however everything I had wanted it to be. The premise of the book is already hilarious and the book is filled with funny moments and some exciting twists and turns. What I like most is that the book is not trying too hard to be funny. It's not ridiculous or unrealistic. It feels in a way very realistic. The situations are happening "naturally" and those situations are slightly funny, but it doesn't feel forced or over the top.
I also really like all the options for future books! Zander can jump through space. It's how he ends up in the middle of the road on earth, meeting Sally. And although this first book is mostly taking place on earth, with one or two exceptions, it's clear that we're gonna see more of the universe and the world out there. I'm not sure if the die-hard science fiction fan will buy all the science in this book, but for me everything makes enough sense and I'm really longing for more.
I also really love Sally's character throughout the story. She's slightly all over the place, but that also means that she's the kind of character jumping straight into things without asking too many questions or freaking out. Which is exactly the kind of character a story like this needs. And, to make it even better, there is actually a pretty great plot in this book with a really nice finale filled with action and twists.
The series was however everything I had wanted it to be. The premise of the book is already hilarious and the book is filled with funny moments and some exciting twists and turns. What I like most is that the book is not trying too hard to be funny. It's not ridiculous or unrealistic. It feels in a way very realistic. The situations are happening "naturally" and those situations are slightly funny, but it doesn't feel forced or over the top.
I also really like all the options for future books! Zander can jump through space. It's how he ends up in the middle of the road on earth, meeting Sally. And although this first book is mostly taking place on earth, with one or two exceptions, it's clear that we're gonna see more of the universe and the world out there. I'm not sure if the die-hard science fiction fan will buy all the science in this book, but for me everything makes enough sense and I'm really longing for more.
I also really love Sally's character throughout the story. She's slightly all over the place, but that also means that she's the kind of character jumping straight into things without asking too many questions or freaking out. Which is exactly the kind of character a story like this needs. And, to make it even better, there is actually a pretty great plot in this book with a really nice finale filled with action and twists.