pagesinkedinshadows's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-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? It's complicated
4.5
The adventure continues for Starlights Shadow’s crew. Kee & Varro have been flirting around each other for a while, but when misunderstandings & questionable activities cause Kee to go stay off ship, no one could predict the chaos that happens, and the highly volatile situation that has Starlights Shadow’s crew chasing down hostages and trying to stop another war.
The chemistry and emotion between Kee & Varro is intense and I love how perfectly suited these two opposites are for each other.
The chemistry and emotion between Kee & Varro is intense and I love how perfectly suited these two opposites are for each other.
disneydamsel1's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
schnoebs13's review
4.25
I loved this couple and I adored Kee and her journey of self growth. Also the constant need for both of them to protect each other at all costs was so good! The action and politics were solid and it makes me excited to see what happens next.
decima_blanc's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
tense
medium-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
3.5
intensej's review
4.0
Kee is working with the rest of the Starlight Shadow crew to uncover a plot by the human federation to start an interstellar war with the Valoffs. Kee is attracted to Varro Runkow, the weapons expert of ex-Valovian general Torran Fletcher, but she thinks he isn't interested in her because of how aloof he acts around her. She attempts to get some distance from him by staying on a nearby planet to conduct research on a traitor. Kee quickly gets pulled into an assassination and kidnapping attempt while on planet. Varro vows to protect Kee, and he is finally able to reveal his true feelings about her.
Readers expecting a hard science-fiction novel should look elsewhere. This book is a fun, romance romp with a space opera setting and decent worldbuilding.
Readers expecting a hard science-fiction novel should look elsewhere. This book is a fun, romance romp with a space opera setting and decent worldbuilding.
elephantshoes4's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
medium-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? No
3.75
lolasreviews's review
4.0
I received a free copy from the publisher through Netgalley and voluntarily reviewed it.
I really enjoyed Hunt the Stars, the first book in this series, and couldn't wait to start the second book in the series. Eclipse the Moon follows the same crew and continues the story, but with a different couple. I thought this worked well as the main plot line continues, but we get the focus on different characters and a new romance.
Eclipse the Moon follows the point of view Kee, she's such an interesting character and I liked reading about her. She's super handy with technology and can dig up information and get access to everything. I like how she's has a softer side, but also is much tougher than most people think. I liked her determination and spirit and I had a lot of fun reading about her.
Plot wise I thought the book started a bit slow and I struggled a bit to get into it due to that. There isn't a lot happening and everything that Kee tries to find out more information is not leading too much. It just kinda felt like nothing much was happening and I was just waiting till things would start as there are definitely hints that something is up. Then a certain event kick starts the whole plot and after that it was almost nonstop things happening. The pacing felt kinda off due to that, with the first part having too much quiet moments and not enough plot where in the later part I sometimes missed the quiet moments and developing romance as there was so much happening.
I liked seeing the crew of Starlight's Shadow from Kee's point of view and seeing more of them. Although the crew isn't as present as in the first book as a there is a lot of time with Kee being away form them. But we do meet some new interesting characters. I also feel that the space apart from her crew gave Kee the chance to really shine, so that was nice.
I liked the new side characters we meet in this book, there are some interesting characters and I liked how they fit into the plot. I liked seeing the plot continue and it's very much a continuation of the main plot from book 1, which was interesting. While they make progress in this book with the story, the main plot isn't resolved yet as that will likely happen in the next book(s).
I liked the romance, Kee and Varro are kinda opposites but they are quite similar in ways too and make for a great couple. Varro is quiet and grumpy and Kee has a giant crush on him, but she thinks he doesn't feel the same. When they end up on a mission together they slowly figure things out. I liked their romance, although it did feel like the focus kinda shifted.
The first part of the story was quite slow plot wise with more focus on the character interactions and their romance, while later on there is more action and the romance kinda fades to the background. I did like seeing how well they worked together and have eahc other's back. One thing that did bother me was the way some of the conflict or issues keeping the couple apart are the same as in the first book and have to do with the Valoffs vows and honor system. I really like how the Valoff culture comes alive and I feel that it's interesting to see that, but it just kinda felt a bit too similar to the romance conflict in book 1 even though the resolution is different.
To summarize: This was a great sequel! The start of this one is a bit slow, but after a certain event it becomes a lot faster paced with more going on and some difficult situations Kee and the rest land in. This book has less of the main crew of Starlight's Shadow and more new side characters, which worked here even though I would've liked to see more of the crew. There are still some great scenes with the crew and I liked the new characters. The plot is a continuation of book 1's plot and progresses here, but things don't get resolved yet. This book follows Kee's point of view and her romance with Varro. I liked her personality with the way she has a softer side, but she's also though and determined. I liked how handy she was with tech and how this book focuses more on that than action. I liked her romance with Varro, but would've liked to see more of them together. It also bothered me a bit that part of what kept them apart was similar to what kept the couple apart in book 1. I am already looking forward to the next book in this series!
I really enjoyed Hunt the Stars, the first book in this series, and couldn't wait to start the second book in the series. Eclipse the Moon follows the same crew and continues the story, but with a different couple. I thought this worked well as the main plot line continues, but we get the focus on different characters and a new romance.
Eclipse the Moon follows the point of view Kee, she's such an interesting character and I liked reading about her. She's super handy with technology and can dig up information and get access to everything. I like how she's has a softer side, but also is much tougher than most people think. I liked her determination and spirit and I had a lot of fun reading about her.
Plot wise I thought the book started a bit slow and I struggled a bit to get into it due to that. There isn't a lot happening and everything that Kee tries to find out more information is not leading too much. It just kinda felt like nothing much was happening and I was just waiting till things would start as there are definitely hints that something is up. Then a certain event kick starts the whole plot and after that it was almost nonstop things happening. The pacing felt kinda off due to that, with the first part having too much quiet moments and not enough plot where in the later part I sometimes missed the quiet moments and developing romance as there was so much happening.
I liked seeing the crew of Starlight's Shadow from Kee's point of view and seeing more of them. Although the crew isn't as present as in the first book as a there is a lot of time with Kee being away form them. But we do meet some new interesting characters. I also feel that the space apart from her crew gave Kee the chance to really shine, so that was nice.
I liked the new side characters we meet in this book, there are some interesting characters and I liked how they fit into the plot. I liked seeing the plot continue and it's very much a continuation of the main plot from book 1, which was interesting. While they make progress in this book with the story, the main plot isn't resolved yet as that will likely happen in the next book(s).
I liked the romance, Kee and Varro are kinda opposites but they are quite similar in ways too and make for a great couple. Varro is quiet and grumpy and Kee has a giant crush on him, but she thinks he doesn't feel the same. When they end up on a mission together they slowly figure things out. I liked their romance, although it did feel like the focus kinda shifted.
The first part of the story was quite slow plot wise with more focus on the character interactions and their romance, while later on there is more action and the romance kinda fades to the background. I did like seeing how well they worked together and have eahc other's back. One thing that did bother me was the way some of the conflict or issues keeping the couple apart are the same as in the first book and have to do with the Valoffs vows and honor system. I really like how the Valoff culture comes alive and I feel that it's interesting to see that, but it just kinda felt a bit too similar to the romance conflict in book 1 even though the resolution is different.
To summarize: This was a great sequel! The start of this one is a bit slow, but after a certain event it becomes a lot faster paced with more going on and some difficult situations Kee and the rest land in. This book has less of the main crew of Starlight's Shadow and more new side characters, which worked here even though I would've liked to see more of the crew. There are still some great scenes with the crew and I liked the new characters. The plot is a continuation of book 1's plot and progresses here, but things don't get resolved yet. This book follows Kee's point of view and her romance with Varro. I liked her personality with the way she has a softer side, but she's also though and determined. I liked how handy she was with tech and how this book focuses more on that than action. I liked her romance with Varro, but would've liked to see more of them together. It also bothered me a bit that part of what kept them apart was similar to what kept the couple apart in book 1. I am already looking forward to the next book in this series!