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tanja71 's review for:
Under the Stars
by Beatriz Williams
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨ (4.5 stars) - rounded up to 5 🥰
Beatriz Williams has become a favorite — her writing just works for me. Under the Stars is part contemporary fiction, part historical fiction, told in dual timelines, and packed with layered emotion, messy family dynamics, and a romance that really hit.
I adored Audrey and Meredith, and the side characters were just as strong — Mike ❤️, Sedge ❤️, Mallory & Monk ❤️, and especially Harlan Walker, his storyline was especially touching and quietly heartbreaking..❤️❤️
The only thing that kept this from being a full 5 stars was that I found myself less drawn to Providence’s chapters in the first half. Her arc is so important and ties everything together perfectly, but at first, I was so wrapped up in Audrey and Meredith that I didn’t want to step away from their story. Reading Providence's chapters interrupted the flow a little bit for me.
Still, this was beautifully written and emotionally satisfying.
A few quotes that stuck with me:
"You either love or you get left, it's your choice."
"I am a fucking idiot. I take it all back. I was hurt, that's all. I was scared. But you're not him, you're nothing like him. I see that now. Now that I finally see him, I SEE YOU."
"I will give him up. Let him live. Let him be okay, and I swear I'll give him up. I will sacrifice what I love most. I will walk away and never come back... Just let him live. Let him be okay."
Highly recommend this one if you’re in the mood for something emotional, beautifully written, and character-driven.
Thank you NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine for providing this beautiful E-ARC in exchange for my honest thoughts
Beatriz Williams has become a favorite — her writing just works for me. Under the Stars is part contemporary fiction, part historical fiction, told in dual timelines, and packed with layered emotion, messy family dynamics, and a romance that really hit.
I adored Audrey and Meredith, and the side characters were just as strong — Mike ❤️, Sedge ❤️, Mallory & Monk ❤️, and especially Harlan Walker, his storyline was especially touching and quietly heartbreaking..❤️❤️
The only thing that kept this from being a full 5 stars was that I found myself less drawn to Providence’s chapters in the first half. Her arc is so important and ties everything together perfectly, but at first, I was so wrapped up in Audrey and Meredith that I didn’t want to step away from their story. Reading Providence's chapters interrupted the flow a little bit for me.
Still, this was beautifully written and emotionally satisfying.
A few quotes that stuck with me:
"You either love or you get left, it's your choice."
"I am a fucking idiot. I take it all back. I was hurt, that's all. I was scared. But you're not him, you're nothing like him. I see that now. Now that I finally see him, I SEE YOU."
"I will give him up. Let him live. Let him be okay, and I swear I'll give him up. I will sacrifice what I love most. I will walk away and never come back... Just let him live. Let him be okay."
Highly recommend this one if you’re in the mood for something emotional, beautifully written, and character-driven.
Thank you NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine for providing this beautiful E-ARC in exchange for my honest thoughts