A review by marciafelis
A Conspiracy of Stars by Olivia A. Cole

adventurous tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

I enjoyed this book quite a bit! Seeing the world of Faloiv unfold was just as interesting as the actual plot, and I quickly found myself caring about the characters. I love the effort that went into imagining this ecosystem. However, I found some aspects of the antagonists' plans a bit predictable (and others clichéd), and the ending was also rather abrupt. I'm still interested in reading the sequel, though part of that may just be wanting to resolve the cliffhanger.

I find it hard to judge the portrayal of the Faloii from the instances they appeared in the book, as the readers get to know them through the lens of the N'Terrans, and that relationship is quite strained. Even the characters who do have good intentions can't be relied on to have a completely objective view, after all. Perhaps this will be explored more in the second book, though.
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