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Illusion of Stars
by Sarah Marie Page
medium-paced
This book was exactly what I needed—romantic, awkward, and full of vibes. If you love a swoony, tension-filled romance with the FMC who fumbles her way through espionage (and life), you’re in for a treat.
If you're looking for deep world-building and intricate plotting, this might not be the one for you. There's still plenty to keep your interested in the story and making you feel like you're there, but this isn't epic fantasy.
Isabel is sent on a mission: seduce the enemy, steal their kingdom-destroying weapon, and don’t catch feelings. The only problem? She’s terrible at being sneaky, deception is not her strong suit, and the general’s son is way too charming for her own good. Watching her struggle through spy work, badly, was both endearing and painfully relatable.
This story leans more into romance (fade-to-black) than plot, but I didn’t mind at all. The banter, tension, and soft moments got me. I loved the found family elements, the betrayals had me gasping, and the yearning was a 10/10 from me.
If you’re in the mood for a book that’s not too heavy, gives you all the romance, and has an FMC who’s both sweet and slightly cringe in the best way, this one is for you!
Tropes:
One horse
Who did this to you?
Yearning
Enemies-to-lovers
If you're looking for deep world-building and intricate plotting, this might not be the one for you. There's still plenty to keep your interested in the story and making you feel like you're there, but this isn't epic fantasy.
Isabel is sent on a mission: seduce the enemy, steal their kingdom-destroying weapon, and don’t catch feelings. The only problem? She’s terrible at being sneaky, deception is not her strong suit, and the general’s son is way too charming for her own good. Watching her struggle through spy work, badly, was both endearing and painfully relatable.
This story leans more into romance (fade-to-black) than plot, but I didn’t mind at all. The banter, tension, and soft moments got me. I loved the found family elements, the betrayals had me gasping, and the yearning was a 10/10 from me.
If you’re in the mood for a book that’s not too heavy, gives you all the romance, and has an FMC who’s both sweet and slightly cringe in the best way, this one is for you!
Tropes:
One horse
Who did this to you?
Yearning
Enemies-to-lovers