A review by elwirax
Tarnished Are the Stars by Rosiee Thor
adventurous
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
3.5/5
The blend of fantasy and Sc-fi in "Tarnished Are the Stars" was done really well and I adored the overall concept and atmosphere.I loved the sapphic romance (albeit the betrayal annoyed me) but what stole my heart was the Aro-Ace representation. I rarely see good Aro-Ace portrayals in media so it was great seeing a character I could relate to (Nathaniel was an absolute sweetheart).
However, the story started off quite strongly but was watered down as it progressed. Although there was definitely some good world building, it lacked a wee bit and left me with many questions surrounding the "adjacent Earth" and the workings of the TICCERS. There also didn't seem to be a lot of stakes, the characters trusted eachother too quickly and parts were a bit too convenient.
It's evident this is a debut with the many inconsistencies, yet, as a whole it was thoroughly enjoyable.
The blend of fantasy and Sc-fi in "Tarnished Are the Stars" was done really well and I adored the overall concept and atmosphere.I loved the sapphic romance (albeit the betrayal annoyed me) but what stole my heart was the Aro-Ace representation. I rarely see good Aro-Ace portrayals in media so it was great seeing a character I could relate to (Nathaniel was an absolute sweetheart).
However, the story started off quite strongly but was watered down as it progressed. Although there was definitely some good world building, it lacked a wee bit and left me with many questions surrounding the "adjacent Earth" and the workings of the TICCERS. There also didn't seem to be a lot of stakes, the characters trusted eachother too quickly and parts were a bit too convenient.
It's evident this is a debut with the many inconsistencies, yet, as a whole it was thoroughly enjoyable.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse
Moderate: Death and Blood
Minor: Medical content