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Illusion of Stars
by Sarah Marie Page
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
4.5 Stars, steamy not spicy (fade to black)
I thoroughly enjoyed this audiobook. The plot and writing are engaging and kept me hooked. The book was beautifully written with vivid imagery when it needed it, but the author didn't get so hung up on writing elaborate imagery that is took away from the flow or plot. That's a fine line to walk, and Sarah Marie Page managed to balance the beautiful writing, plot and flow perfectly! I enjoyed that characters, the plot was engaging and made sense, and the magic system is really interesting and there was depth to the world with history to the land and interactions with other countries. The ending left me wanting more (bit of a cliff-hanger), I can't wait for a sequel! My only complaint that kept this from 5 stars is that the romance between the two main characters felt a bit flat and forced at times. I'm also someone who prefers on-page spice.
The narrator(s) did an excellent job with unique and character-fitting voices. She kept a great pace with engaging narration that sucked me into the story. 5 star job!
Thank you NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for the audiobook in exchange for my honest review.
I thoroughly enjoyed this audiobook. The plot and writing are engaging and kept me hooked. The book was beautifully written with vivid imagery when it needed it, but the author didn't get so hung up on writing elaborate imagery that is took away from the flow or plot. That's a fine line to walk, and Sarah Marie Page managed to balance the beautiful writing, plot and flow perfectly! I enjoyed that characters, the plot was engaging and made sense, and the magic system is really interesting and there was depth to the world with history to the land and interactions with other countries. The ending left me wanting more (bit of a cliff-hanger), I can't wait for a sequel! My only complaint that kept this from 5 stars is that the romance between the two main characters felt a bit flat and forced at times. I'm also someone who prefers on-page spice.
The narrator(s) did an excellent job with unique and character-fitting voices. She kept a great pace with engaging narration that sucked me into the story. 5 star job!
Thank you NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for the audiobook in exchange for my honest review.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood
Moderate: Mental illness, Grief, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Death, Self harm, Torture, Murder, Abandonment