sophiesmallhands's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Injury/Injury detail, Classism, Animal death, Colonisation, and Blood
Minor: Suicidal thoughts and War
totallybookedforlife's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Blood, and Death
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Body horror and Sexual content
fromjuliereads's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
fast-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
4.0
I was in the mood for a cliche YA and this definitely gave me all of the vibes for that. So yes, I did end up really enjoying it because it was exactly what I was in the mood for!
While I struggled with Lilac's character at a couple parts, I have huge respect for her character and the growth. I mean, girl hiked through the woods in stiletto heels after a space pod crash!? Damn. And I really liked Tarver and how their relationship developed.
It is basically all about their relationship but I didn't mind. There was enough of a back plot to keep you interested, but it is very character and relationship driven.
I'll probably read the other 2 at some point because I hear they explore more of those background pieces that I am very intrigued by!
While I struggled with Lilac's character at a couple parts, I have huge respect for her character and the growth. I mean, girl hiked through the woods in stiletto heels after a space pod crash!? Damn. And I really liked Tarver and how their relationship developed.
It is basically all about their relationship but I didn't mind. There was enough of a back plot to keep you interested, but it is very character and relationship driven.
I'll probably read the other 2 at some point because I hear they explore more of those background pieces that I am very intrigued by!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, Gun violence, Alcohol, Blood, Death, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
stardustandrockets's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
With interview pages between each chapter, These Broken Stars is kind of a precursor to The Illuminae Files. A massive luxury ship crashes out of hyperspace onto a seemingly deserted planet with only two survivors—Tarver and Lilac. This two POV story was basically what I expected a YA sci-fi novel about two teens crash landing on a seemingly deserted planet to be like. I was really enjoying it until things got extremely romantically involved in the last bit. Tarver kept referring to Lilac as "his girl" and being very possessive of her and it put me off. I was initially going to rate it a 4, but that dropped it down half a star for me.
It's an enjoyable read, but nothing groundbreaking. Looking forward to book 2.
It's an enjoyable read, but nothing groundbreaking. Looking forward to book 2.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood, Child death, Death, and Grief
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Violence, and Death of parent
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