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badenqlish's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
fast-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
5.0
nandaluna14's review against another edition
4.0
The only reason that this book is not getting a 5 is because I was kind of bored during the second story, but OMG the third one was my favorite and it was just beautiful.
ayriley's review against another edition
5.0
I loved the Star Touch series so much - I desperately wish for Roshani Chokshi would write another for the series. The short stories are equally as beautiful and gave me a taste of what I’ve missed ... so I would settle for more short stories of this series. Must reads if you love the Star Touched series
readmoreyall's review against another edition
5.0
A perfect companion to the two novels in the series. All your favorite characters return, even a strange horse you didn’t know you missed.
tinynavajo's review against another edition
5.0
Three wonderful short stories about life, magic, love, and belief. I love stories that take place somewhere new and different. Having these stories take place in India and its mythology introduces me to a bigger world of tales and stories that I have yet to explore. Highly enjoyable, especially as we still get the feeling these are fairy tales at their finest, stories for almost stories sake.
hiveretcafe's review against another edition
5.0
i haven't fucking cried so much for a book in a long ass time omfg.
belellcollins's review against another edition
4.0
I loved loved loved Roshani Chokshi.s books and I was thrilled at hearing there would be more stories in her world. These stories are magical and utterly enchanting. Chokshi’s writing is captivating and beautiful. Her world building is realistic and magical all at once. I recommend reading the books first before these stories, but this should definitely closely follow them!
delixi's review against another edition
5.0
I have to say that Roshani Chokshi continues to amaze me. The short stories in this book blew me away. I can't even pick a favorite because each of them have such a great message:
From the first story, Death and Night, you can learn that you should not let go of your convictions and ambitions for anyone, not even the person you love, Also, that you can. The second story, Poison and Gold, is all about learning to trust your instinct, forgetting prejudices, and even taking a leap of faith for love. The last story, Rose and Sword, shows you what happens after you think you have a happily ever after.
I think the book has epic love stories like few have ever read before. I am so grateful to NetGalley for sending me an eARC in exchange fo an honest review
From the first story, Death and Night, you can learn that you should not let go of your convictions and ambitions for anyone, not even the person you love, Also, that you can. The second story, Poison and Gold, is all about learning to trust your instinct, forgetting prejudices, and even taking a leap of faith for love. The last story, Rose and Sword, shows you what happens after you think you have a happily ever after.
I think the book has epic love stories like few have ever read before. I am so grateful to NetGalley for sending me an eARC in exchange fo an honest review
princessbilbo's review against another edition
4.0
I liked this the most out of all of the stories set in this world. There were great characters and stories that drew me in and were engaging. The romance was wonderful. I avoided this b/c the series was just alright, but I'm happy I picked this up.
bookish_notes's review against another edition
5.0
What an absolute joy to be back in the world of The Star-Touched Queen series. These stories are as magical and lyrical as ever and this is yet another book you need to savor as your read. They ensnare you and makes it feel like you're really there with the characters. I adore Roshani's writing and she just has this way of bringing this world to life. I will be the first to admit that usually purple prose isn't for me, but there's something really splendid about this series that manages to enrich your soul. I can't help but to fall in love with these stories. These are stories I didn't even know I NEEDED in my life until I read them and I love that the publisher has found a way to print these novellas together into a physical book.
"Death and Night" is a prequel to The Star-Touched Queen, and think reading this story adds so much depth to what we know now of Maya and Amar's story. I've really reading a lot of romance stories lately and this novella is just fluff that gives you the warm fuzzies. It's heart-warming and I love this one so much. There's also really hilarious moments between Gupta and Death and I can read their banter all day.
I almost feel like "Poison and Gold" this was more of a lead-in to "Rose and Sword" (but okay, my faves are Gauri and Vikram, so I'm kind of biased), but it does manage to stand on its own. We met Aasha in A Crown of Wishes and it's lovely to see her story here. I thought this one was really heartfelt as we journey with Aasha and I loved reading her grow as a character. What's really beautiful about Aasha's story is that this is also f/f! So, thank you, Roshani for giving us this wonderful story.
"Rose and Sword", you guys. LIKE. WHAT HAPPENED. MY FEELS. That's just not right. You start off this book with a lovely, sweet novella and then you end of bawling from emotions by the end? This is a story within a story and I really did not expect to be this emotional reading this one. This acts like an epilogue for Gauri and Vikram and I think this story was both wonderful and bittersweet. If you guys love Gauri and Vikram as much as I do, grab a box of tissues.
***Thank you to the publisher for providing me an e-ARC from NetGalley for review as part of a blog tour***
"Death and Night" is a prequel to The Star-Touched Queen, and think reading this story adds so much depth to what we know now of Maya and Amar's story. I've really reading a lot of romance stories lately and this novella is just fluff that gives you the warm fuzzies. It's heart-warming and I love this one so much. There's also really hilarious moments between Gupta and Death and I can read their banter all day.
I almost feel like "Poison and Gold" this was more of a lead-in to "Rose and Sword" (but okay, my faves are Gauri and Vikram, so I'm kind of biased), but it does manage to stand on its own. We met Aasha in A Crown of Wishes and it's lovely to see her story here. I thought this one was really heartfelt as we journey with Aasha and I loved reading her grow as a character. What's really beautiful about Aasha's story is that this is also f/f! So, thank you, Roshani for giving us this wonderful story.
"Rose and Sword", you guys. LIKE. WHAT HAPPENED. MY FEELS. That's just not right. You start off this book with a lovely, sweet novella and then you end of bawling from emotions by the end? This is a story within a story and I really did not expect to be this emotional reading this one. This acts like an epilogue for Gauri and Vikram and I think this story was both wonderful and bittersweet. If you guys love Gauri and Vikram as much as I do, grab a box of tissues.
***Thank you to the publisher for providing me an e-ARC from NetGalley for review as part of a blog tour***