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bookish_emily's review against another edition
5.0
Star-Touched Stories returns to the world of A Star-Touched Queen and A Crown of Wishes with three short stories of love, friendship, and self-discovery. Death and Night illustrates that even deities are not exempt from the desire for love and the fear of rejection. In Poision and Gold, a young woman struggling with her identity finds the strength to be herself. And finally, Rose and Sword illuminates both the joy and the pain of intense love. In typical fashion, Roshani Chokshi makes the reader feel like they have been transported to a world of magic and dreams where anything is possible, drawing on the rich well of Indian mythology. The stories revisit some of the beloved characters from the earlier novels, but are also strong stand-alones. Hopefully this won't be the last we see of the Star-Touched universe!
badenqlish's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
fast-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
5.0
nandaluna14's review against another edition
4.0
The only reason that this book is not getting a 5 is because I was kind of bored during the second story, but OMG the third one was my favorite and it was just beautiful.
ayriley's review against another edition
5.0
I loved the Star Touch series so much - I desperately wish for Roshani Chokshi would write another for the series. The short stories are equally as beautiful and gave me a taste of what I’ve missed ... so I would settle for more short stories of this series. Must reads if you love the Star Touched series
readmoreyall's review against another edition
5.0
A perfect companion to the two novels in the series. All your favorite characters return, even a strange horse you didn’t know you missed.
tinynavajo's review against another edition
5.0
Three wonderful short stories about life, magic, love, and belief. I love stories that take place somewhere new and different. Having these stories take place in India and its mythology introduces me to a bigger world of tales and stories that I have yet to explore. Highly enjoyable, especially as we still get the feeling these are fairy tales at their finest, stories for almost stories sake.
hiveretcafe's review against another edition
5.0
i haven't fucking cried so much for a book in a long ass time omfg.
belellcollins's review against another edition
4.0
I loved loved loved Roshani Chokshi.s books and I was thrilled at hearing there would be more stories in her world. These stories are magical and utterly enchanting. Chokshi’s writing is captivating and beautiful. Her world building is realistic and magical all at once. I recommend reading the books first before these stories, but this should definitely closely follow them!