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A review by annagwritesandreads
The Stardust Grail by Yume Kitasei
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
4.5/5 Stars
Thank you Netgalley, the publisher, and Yume for the advanced reader copy of this book!
General Description:
Maya Hoshimoto used to be an intergalactic thief. However, now she's in college, so she's changed her way. However, one object that would take her out of retirement would be the Stardust Grail, an object that her friend Auncle could use to have children and create nodes (the intergalactic airways). When a journal from a famous explorer is found, Maya feels the grail is closer than before. Then, her friend Auncle reappears and Maya knows it's time to officially find the grail. However, the government wants the grail too. Who will get to it first?
All the goods:
- Yume is SUCH a creative. I loved the world that was built and wish I could be as creative.
- Maya is such a great main character. She's quick witted, smart, and leads with her heart which I love.
- There are some twists in this book that had my jaw on the floor.
- I would read more about the side characters and other beings in this book. I was left wanting more stories from the universe but also felt the book tied up with a bow at the end, which is a weird feeling but I was very happy with it.
The loss of a star:
- This is definitely on me as a reader, but due to me needing to essentially see a movie in my head while I'm reading. Some of the places were just very hard to imagine in my mind and it took me out of the book a bit. Maybe if I went to space it'd be easier to imagine...oops.
Overall, Yume does it again with a great sci-fi book. I feel like any sci-fi fan needs to add Yume immediately to their TBR. If you're unsure about sci-fi, I think Yume's books are also accessible enough that they are great books to introduce you to the genre.
Thank you Netgalley, the publisher, and Yume for the advanced reader copy of this book!
General Description:
Maya Hoshimoto used to be an intergalactic thief. However, now she's in college, so she's changed her way. However, one object that would take her out of retirement would be the Stardust Grail, an object that her friend Auncle could use to have children and create nodes (the intergalactic airways). When a journal from a famous explorer is found, Maya feels the grail is closer than before. Then, her friend Auncle reappears and Maya knows it's time to officially find the grail. However, the government wants the grail too. Who will get to it first?
All the goods:
- Yume is SUCH a creative. I loved the world that was built and wish I could be as creative.
- Maya is such a great main character. She's quick witted, smart, and leads with her heart which I love.
- There are some twists in this book that had my jaw on the floor.
- I would read more about the side characters and other beings in this book. I was left wanting more stories from the universe but also felt the book tied up with a bow at the end, which is a weird feeling but I was very happy with it.
The loss of a star:
- This is definitely on me as a reader, but due to me needing to essentially see a movie in my head while I'm reading. Some of the places were just very hard to imagine in my mind and it took me out of the book a bit. Maybe if I went to space it'd be easier to imagine...oops.
Overall, Yume does it again with a great sci-fi book. I feel like any sci-fi fan needs to add Yume immediately to their TBR. If you're unsure about sci-fi, I think Yume's books are also accessible enough that they are great books to introduce you to the genre.