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A review by anntharai
The City of Stardust by Georgia Summers
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
I'd first like to thank Netgalley, the publishers, and of course the author Georgia Summers for early access to the audiobook.
This book drew me in almost instantly, the way Summers writes is lyrical and dark - half the time I felt like I was listening to an epic poem rather than narrative prose and I think that suits the story perfectly.
With deeply complex characters who make engaging choices that are undeniably exactly what that person would do and a storyline that requires real attention I wholeheartedly recommend this to anyone looking for an engaging and deep story.
The narrator did a phenomenal job, Kitty Parker's voice is mesmerising and ill definitely be listening to more by her. Bonus points for being speedup-able for my fellow ADHD girlies, she's measured and well paced with enough emotion to feel connected but not so much that it overwhelms.
This book drew me in almost instantly, the way Summers writes is lyrical and dark - half the time I felt like I was listening to an epic poem rather than narrative prose and I think that suits the story perfectly.
With deeply complex characters who make engaging choices that are undeniably exactly what that person would do and a storyline that requires real attention I wholeheartedly recommend this to anyone looking for an engaging and deep story.
The narrator did a phenomenal job, Kitty Parker's voice is mesmerising and ill definitely be listening to more by her. Bonus points for being speedup-able for my fellow ADHD girlies, she's measured and well paced with enough emotion to feel connected but not so much that it overwhelms.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Blood, Toxic friendship, and Abandonment