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The Stardust Thief by Chelsea Abdullah

28 reviews

ofheartsandaros's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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angeldevoursliterature's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark funny lighthearted mysterious reflective relaxing sad 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

3.0

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dalek_caan's review against another edition

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adventurous mysterious tense 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

4.75

I really enjoyed this book. It was unpredictable, imaginative and very well told. I found myself very engaged with most of the characters and enjoyed how each of the characters in the split perspective narrative had their own distinct voice. I would definitely recommend this book and anxiously await the publication of the sequel.
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stargazer_ley's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional mysterious slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

The facinating focus on Arabic cultures is a pleasant change of pace for me, however I found myself wanting a glossary to define certain terms. While context provided some measure of assistance, I would have preferred actually having the information (Google is exactly helpful when I don't know what I'm trying to find.) That said the characters and story were compelling and I found myself constantly having to mentally update my theories. It was overall a good book that I'm glad I purchased and I am looking forward to getting the next volume. :)
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ijustreallyliketrees's review against another edition

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adventurous mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I've never read any version of 1001 Nights but am familiar enough with some of the stories that I got the references. Really enjoyed the story and characters, can't wait to read more.
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marleywrites's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional 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

4.75

I am a member of the Official Qadir Fan Club for reasons what the hell and oh my god. 

I had an inkling I was going to love this book, and I pushed it off for so long out of fear I wouldn’t love it, but then I read it and became OBSESSED with it. Now I can’t wait for the sequel, which won’t come out until November, so I’m sorta devastated. 

I love Mazen and Loulie and Aisha and and and!! I’m really loving what the author did for Aisha’s story arc. It was amazing to see her transformation. Truly though, I felt like every character was transformed by the end in a monumental way. I really enjoyed that they all grew together. 

Another thing I loved was the storytelling within the story. It was nice to step out of the actual narrative briefly to hear Mazen’s stories. I

I also enjoyed the magic system. I was mesmerized. All the plot twists were great, and that ending! I finished this book and just stared at the page in shock. I need book 2!!! And Omar’s secrets?? Omg??

Lastly, Qadir and Loulie’s relationship!!! I love them!!!! They love each other so much!!!! I love that they love each other without being in love. Platonic love is important too!!
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jessereadsthings's review against another edition

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adventurous slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Interesting characters and world, but frustratingly the book was slowed down by unneeded moments that did not add anything other than a higher page count.
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dionaeau's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional inspiring 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? Yes

5.0

I literally have no words for this book… I was on the edge of my seat the whole time I was immersed in this wonderful world. I don’t think I have ever read half a book in two days since I was an adult, but I am so glad I did. This story and world is so rich and beautiful, I found myself wondering how I could be an ARC reader for the upcoming sequel. I am so glad this is not a stand alone. I am simply not able to leave these beloved characters and their adventure behind.
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shelbysarnelli's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I really enjoyed this book. I swear I did but too many times did I stop reading to look off into the distance with furrowed brows and go "what?" 

Idk if I just need things to be very spelled out but I was confused way too much and there were times she was alluding to reveals and it wasn't enough information for it to click in my brain. 

There was a couple plot holes.. like characters have exactly one motivation in life and then having the opportunity to fulfill that motivation in some way and them not taking it??? And it wasn't explained?? And like I can think off the top of my head some good plot reasons why they would change their mind but it was never explained.. that and a couple times characters knew things that the reader knew but they themselves would have no way of knowing but they did?? Like Im talking magic that no one has ever seen before being used against them and they knew exactly where it came from? What?? 

*stop here for spoiler free expierence* 

Spoiler My final gripe is aisha and qadir magically being alive after they were clearly dead and the ways they get revived are like valid plot reasons but babes.. you can't have 2 back to back it makes death feel not real in a story idk it just to me makes them coming back less impactful cause it literally happened twice


Idk I had a good time and I really liked the world building and magic system and the characters it was just that sometimes the execution wasn't 100% 
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kirstenf's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious sad 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

4.5

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