A review by cneighbors36
The City of Stardust by Georgia Summers

adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I really enjoyed this book and the world and characters the author was able to create! The main things I enjoyed were the writing style and the aesthetic the author created. The book is beautifully written with a strong focus on the details. The characters' backstories were well thought out and explained in detail. Violet's journey and growth along the way were executed very well, and I felt her mistakes were realistic, given her upbringing. The beginning of the book was slow; however, it helped to understand the characters' backstories and thought processes and the world for the rest of the book. I would have liked for Violet to interact more with the world of the scholars. The world was very interesting and could have been explored more in the book. Another area that could have been explored more was Marianne's story. As a reader, I felt we did not get any closure on this part of the story, and it could have been wrapped up a little better. If you are going into the book wanting a romance book, you will probably be disappointed as it is more of a fantasy book with a minor romance subplot. Overall, I look forward to seeing what this author does next!

Thank you to NetGalley and Redhook Books for sending me an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review!
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