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A review by nose_in_a_book
The Stone and The Star by Jillian Graves
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
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For how few pages there were and how much smut was packed in, it actually felt really balanced. There’s no way around instalove in stories like this but both characters had space for insecurities/doubt and the initial scene was delightfully unexpected. I really enjoyed the open-ended way the book ends too. My only real complaint is I wanted to actually have a whole book with these two. There were lots of moments I wish had more time to simmer.
For how few pages there were and how much smut was packed in, it actually felt really balanced. There’s no way around instalove in stories like this but both characters had space for insecurities/doubt and the initial scene was delightfully unexpected. I really enjoyed the open-ended way the book ends too. My only real complaint is I wanted to actually have a whole book with these two. There were lots of moments I wish had more time to simmer.