A review by hopecobblepotworld
The Stars Couldn't Break Us by Valerie Rivers

adventurous funny hopeful mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

The Stars Couldn't Break Us 
Authors:Valerie Rivers and Stephanie Combs 
Publisher: Silverflame Publishing 
Pub Date: July 11, 2024
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Scoville Spice Scale🌶 

"You're absolutely right…Stars forbide I make a bad impression on the strange male I'm about to spend my entire life with."

We met Arianwen in The Star Would Curse Us. Now it's time for more of her story and Oh Ho! What a story it is! We get to see some more amazing worldbuilding in the land of Iveria and the many differences between those who dwell below the water and above (and how snobbish they can be!). Arianwen is just a fiesty and spicy as ever and wanting to make a difference with her healing ability. And she is sent into the most interesting places by The Hospitium. You'll see. Her relationship with her husband is quite the tale. It is very endearing to read their story. This is a novella so it is a quick read. Get ready for: 

- dancing on the beach
- a heist
- one seahorse
- sexy tattoos
- sacrifices (not of humans or animals) 
- pining (not cones)
- unexpected friendships
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This book is such an awesome interlude to The Star Would Curse Us. There are pre-order incentives! 

25 Pre-orders - Bookmark/Sticker - DONE! 
50 Pre-orders - Character Art Print
100 Pre-orders - PDF/Epub with spicier version of TSCBU scene
150 Pre-orders - PDF/Epub Bonus scene/Reader's choice
200 Pre-orders - Vellum Page Overlay
300 Pre-orders - Bonus Artwork