Reviews

Of Fire and Stars by Audrey Coulthurst

aarnireads's review against another edition

3.0

After a rather slow start, the plot starts going and I find myself warming up to it. Perhaps not the most engaging book out there, but the romance alone is both teeth-rottingly adorable (that height difference! aw! also I love tall girls) and heartwrenching: I found myself rooting for them to find a way to be together.

Also... for some reason, I find myself wanting some goddamn princess dresses now. :,D

Looking forward to seeing where Mare and Denna's story goes! <3

paytmiley's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful medium-paced

• 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? Yes

3.75

michelledieu's review against another edition

5.0

4.7
powered through this pretty quick. i actually really liked it!

crickett06's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful 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? No

4.25

readtillyousueme's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

thebecciz's review against another edition

4.0

Horses, magic and love, what more can you wish for? A lovely book.

halieghkai's review against another edition

4.0

Of Fire & Stars is Audrey Coulthurst's debut YA novel which can be read with complete ease. The way the writer illustrated scenarios without using huge words was impressive. Everything rolled out like warm water. I must admit, I was unprepared (if I'd known, I'd pack some snacks, I couldn't put the book down!) for a joyous ride of adventure with two princesses named Denna & Mare, on the search to clarity—both dangerous and lovely. The romantic tension between the two was developed naturally and was indeed, beautiful and agonizing to unfold (a bit reminiscent to Romeo and Juliet except with power and prosperity). Generally, the portrayal of the characters in this book was un-forced, which gives the reader the freedom to acquire a better understanding of the plot. The antagonist messed with my trust which goes to show how the writer succeeded in foretelling this tale. If you're looking for a book that exercises the derails of coming of age in the monarchy, bravery and melting barriers of all kinds for love, then this is the book.

kivt's review against another edition

3.0

basically the same plot as shea godfrey’s arravan series, with minor variations and less racist

corsetedfeminist's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful fast-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

4.5

remmslupin's review against another edition

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

2.5