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This was fine. I probably wouldn't have read it if it wasn't a Kindle First title and, as far as those usually go, it was definitely a higher tier. People who are more into this genre will likely find it a lot more appealing, but I can't get into these "I've known you for a week but I love you more than my own life" types of romances where characters are soulmates because they spent a few days in the same place.
Did not finish. We're expected to believe that Ceris was so special that the Sun god was intrigued enough to pursue her, but we aren't let in on to what exactly what qualities are attracting him. All I knew of her is that she got a kick out of playing bratty pranks on neighbors, bullying her reluctant, tearful sister to go along with her schemes. She unselfishly volunteered to be "star mother," but again, without knowing more about her personality, her actions left me puzzled. I would have prefe...
DNF @ 70%I mean... Look, this isn't a bad book, it just wasn't really for me. The first quarter was fantastic. The lore was solid, I was here for the world building, and events moved quickly. But from about a quarter to halfway through the book, VERY LITTLE happens, and it's told in such a way that even when small bits of drama and danger do crop up, there's isn't much, I don't know, urgency to them. Also, the romance was sweet, but that's about it. I didn't feel any chemistry between the two ch...
Tale of Love, Promise, Sacrifice, of a Mother of Stars, Earth Mother's forgotten son, and the north star.The children of the Sun only can be born through a mortal mother, and no mortal woman could survive the birthing of a star. That is a great honor to be a star mother!Ceris is an ordinary girl, her path was already set before, marry, have a mortal family, lead a mortal life, and die as any mortal would. Chosen by a god never was an option, but what if no one volunteered, would the Sun punish?"...
Like all of Charlie's books, I was instantly pulled into a world the same and yet so unlike our own. I always marvel at Charlie's imagination! I'm a busy mom and yet I finished this in 1 day; couldn't put it down!Ceris is a very strong yet fun protagonist who's life changes completely with the Sun God lighting up the spire: a woman of child bearing age must sacrifice themselves to birth a star. Following her journey was inspiring and heart wrenching. I cried and laughed and really felt for her c...
My head is still hurting from a few recent extremely dense reads. Looking for something lighter I turned to Holmberg, an author I can count on for a faster paced, magical read without too many details bogging it down – and was not disappointed.Her latest duology, Star Mother, came out this winter and I have had it on my radar. I love her books when I need something cute and addictive without investing a wealth of brain power.The Plot: This is a fast paced story about a mortal woman who chooses t...
I received this book from a giveaway, and I'd like to think that it was just meant to be. Star Mother, while a bit slow for me to get into, swept me away as soon we hit the third chapter. This is some of the best storytelling I've read in the last few years. The characters and world are absolutely stunning and heartbreaking. These characters hold a special place in my heart now. If you're looking for something unique and fresh, please pick up this book. It's a book you need time to read in one s...
Review to follow. I need to let this one sink in for a bit...Review Update 9/25:What a story. Much darker than Charlie's other works, but in a good way. This story explores a lot of different themes such as loyalty, love, loss, motherhood, and sacrifice. Star Mother is a book I'll think about for a long while to come.
This was my Amazon First Read for Oct.21. Very good world/myth building, but the main romance just didn't ring true to me. I found the pacing somewhat uneven, with some parts dragging on to no apparent end and other parts seemingly rushed through. The cycle of some small 'teaser' of a revelation alternating with an action/chase/battle/peril scene became tedious. Add in a few inconsistencies that weren't satisfactorily explained and it was a bit of a slog to finish. (I almost quit at around 40%,
Star Mother was a spectacular Amazon First Reads. The writing was beautiful and eloquent, set in a fantastical world where the Sun (a god) must use a human woman to birth a star to replace each dying star. Nineteen-year old Ceris is betrothed to Caen, who is in love with someone else. Knowing that Caen will never return her love, she selflessly volunteers to be the next “star mother” to bring glory and honor upon her family, and give Caen the opportunity to marry his true love. Ceris is a deligh...
And Now for Something Completely DifferentWhile fantasy is not my typical jam, I enjoy reading it occasionally, especially when a book appears to differ from the standard fantasy tropes too often seen patterned after the greats like Tolkien. No overworn group quest or we-must-save-the-world tropes here! Sign me up! And I'm happy to say this is a delightful find. While it certainly has down-to-earth themes, so to speak, like sacrifice, putting others first, motherhood, love, and loss (and so much...
