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A review by anna_strawberries
Stellarlune by Shannon Messenger
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
sad
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I must say, this book was just awesome. I finished this book in one day, which is the most I've ever read TBH. Furthermore, I can't tell if it was my determination to get to chapter 42 or my excitement. Either way, this book is 5 star.
The only issue I had which wasn't really an issue is that when Keefe came back everything was just awkward, and I was afraid of that. 2nd issue which again isn't that much of an issue was that when the main ship became a couple, one part felt kind of cringy, even though they were in a relationship some part just felt different. I can't tell if it was because of Keefe's abilities not functioning or just in general.
Chapter 42 had me jumping up and down like crazy. When Sophie was thinking about Keefe, and telling herself he would actually be a pretty good boyfriend, I literally jumped over my couch. But OMG Fitz was so annoying in this book, he had no right to tell Sophie what he said, and act like what he said didn't affect her. Though it feels like Sophie did was wrong, but not really she moved on like the girl boss she is, but it somewhat feels that she somewhat cheated on him, I know she didn't, and I'm super happy for sokeefe, but I just can't get this out of my head.
I'm still kinda of mad at Fitz after legacy, but I get where he was coming from, but he didn't respect her privacy, so I'm super happy Sophie got who was actually right for her. The ending was too shocking, and I don't mean the cliffhanger. I mean Gisela murdering Vespera. They spent 4 books hyping this character up for them to get killed, and I always thought it is the other way around, and the fact that she did it without being the tiniest bit shaken is concerning. I still don't know what Gisela's deep motives are, unless I missed something. I get the problem's of their world is an issue, but like what is she doing for herself, was it just power or something else.
Furthermore, I'm going to talk about the cliffhanger for a second, bc OMG that cliffhanger is not okay. We spent an entire book thinking about elysian, and she pops out and then BOOM, that's the end of the book. We still don't know what happened to Ro and if she dies then, I will not be okay. I will throw the book out the window, and if Keefe dies, the book will be thrown off a cliff and stuff will be smashed.
I loved the Sokeefe reunion, but after the hug it was awkward still, for reasons. And the awkwardness didn't make me want to throw the book down and never pick it up again. It was like the right reasons for the level of awkwardness. Though the fact that Sophie felt like she couldn't act like how she used to act around him, because of the level was not a bad thing in writing but just nOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO what if stays like this the entire time. (Not hating on this part). When she realized that she liked keefe i ran downstairs and jumped over my couch.
OMG Kenric and Oralie make me cry. The fact that they hated each other at the start is just omg. I absolutely love their relationship, but the fact that Kenric loved her and would only resign to be together was just true love. And the fact that they were each other's top matches is making me cry. The fact that he took care of her and stayed by her side the "whole" night is just too much to handle. And the fact that he died in book 3 is so heartbreaking. They both loved each other. I love their chemistry but im afraid that will happen to sokeefe. I have much more to say but for now this is the end.
It was defintly a well written book that I enjoyed.
Chapter 42 had me jumping up and down like crazy. When Sophie was thinking about Keefe, and telling herself he would actually be a pretty good boyfriend, I literally jumped over my couch. But OMG Fitz was so annoying in this book, he had no right to tell Sophie what he said, and act like what he said didn't affect her. Though it feels like Sophie did was wrong, but not really she moved on like the girl boss she is, but it somewhat feels that she somewhat cheated on him, I know she didn't, and I'm super happy for sokeefe, but I just can't get this out of my head.
I'm still kinda of mad at Fitz after legacy, but I get where he was coming from, but he didn't respect her privacy, so I'm super happy Sophie got who was actually right for her. The ending was too shocking, and I don't mean the cliffhanger. I mean Gisela murdering Vespera. They spent 4 books hyping this character up for them to get killed, and I always thought it is the other way around, and the fact that she did it without being the tiniest bit shaken is concerning. I still don't know what Gisela's deep motives are, unless I missed something. I get the problem's of their world is an issue, but like what is she doing for herself, was it just power or something else.
Furthermore, I'm going to talk about the cliffhanger for a second, bc OMG that cliffhanger is not okay. We spent an entire book thinking about elysian, and she pops out and then BOOM, that's the end of the book. We still don't know what happened to Ro and if she dies then, I will not be okay. I will throw the book out the window, and if Keefe dies, the book will be thrown off a cliff and stuff will be smashed.
I loved the Sokeefe reunion, but after the hug it was awkward still, for reasons. And the awkwardness didn't make me want to throw the book down and never pick it up again. It was like the right reasons for the level of awkwardness. Though the fact that Sophie felt like she couldn't act like how she used to act around him, because of the level was not a bad thing in writing but just nOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO what if stays like this the entire time. (Not hating on this part). When she realized that she liked keefe i ran downstairs and jumped over my couch.
OMG Kenric and Oralie make me cry. The fact that they hated each other at the start is just omg. I absolutely love their relationship, but the fact that Kenric loved her and would only resign to be together was just true love. And the fact that they were each other's top matches is making me cry. The fact that he took care of her and stayed by her side the "whole" night is just too much to handle. And the fact that he died in book 3 is so heartbreaking. They both loved each other. I love their chemistry but im afraid that will happen to sokeefe. I have much more to say but for now this is the end.
It was defintly a well written book that I enjoyed.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder