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A review by frootlupo
Souls in the Stars by Sara Jane Triglia
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Souls in the Stars is a thoughtful and emotionally driven short novel. Overall I found myself enjoying the book and the journey through its various twists and turns.
Very early on we get to see the author's considerate approach to grief, and I found myself far more invested that I would have expected. Sara Jane Triglia does a great job humanizing our protagonist and really leaning into nuanced and often conflicting emotions.
Plot-wise, Souls in the Stars was interesting enough, but it didn't shine quite as bright as Triglia's character work. The plot shifts direction pretty radically after the first act, and while it wasn't necessarily unenjoyable, it was quite unexpected. There is also an eleventh-hour plot twist that I felt the book would have been stronger without (and without the moments peppered within to set it up).
Overall I was impressed with Triglia's character work and nuance, and those strengths more than made up for any plot quibbles I might have.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Very early on we get to see the author's considerate approach to grief, and I found myself far more invested that I would have expected. Sara Jane Triglia does a great job humanizing our protagonist and really leaning into nuanced and often conflicting emotions.
Plot-wise, Souls in the Stars was interesting enough, but it didn't shine quite as bright as Triglia's character work. The plot shifts direction pretty radically after the first act, and while it wasn't necessarily unenjoyable, it was quite unexpected. There is also an eleventh-hour plot twist that I felt the book would have been stronger without (and without the moments peppered within to set it up).
Overall I was impressed with Triglia's character work and nuance, and those strengths more than made up for any plot quibbles I might have.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.