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539 reviews

dark emotional mysterious slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

Thank you to #RedhookBooks and #NetGalley for a free copy of #TheCityOfStardust by #GeorgiaSummers to read in exchange for an honest, spoiler free review.

If you’re a fan of authors that write in lyrical, ethereal, poignant, and flowery prose, then you may be a fan of this book! In the vein of Laini Taylor and Erin Morgenstern, Georgia Summers weaves a tale of a child cursed by a fallen star and her journey to find her missing mother in a desperate bid to lift that curse.

Imagine a world made of literal stardust, and Gods from the stars themselves walking amongst those living there. Now imagine that world, and those fallen star gods, are not as benevolent as you’ve grown to believe. The city is magical, in so many dangerous ways. Imagine further still that same city, and it’s fallen star leader, is counting down the moments until it can claim your life as a result of a curse dating back thousands of years. That is The City of Stardust by Georgia Summer.

I recommend picking up this book if that premise sounds intriguing to you! I would avoid this book if you’re someone who needs a pretty little bow on the end of every book you read. This book does a wonderful job of leaving a lot of endings up in the air, with a gentle nudge in directions for where certain characters may (or may not) have ended up.

The Book That Wouldn't Burn by Mark Lawrence

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 31%.

Just could not capture my attention.

Dark Heir by C.S. Pacat

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adventurous dark emotional tense medium-paced