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roobie's review against another edition
2.0
⭐2.5 stars⭐
Promising concept but (please forgive me) boring. :(
Promising concept but (please forgive me) boring. :(
stressedspidergirl's review against another edition
4.0
It's one of those books where it's very obvious what the story was drawn from, but that doesn't make it less fun.
One of those fun little sci-fi space romps, good vs evil, and a bit of basis in history.
One of those fun little sci-fi space romps, good vs evil, and a bit of basis in history.
bookslucyking's review
4.0
It was really good. I liked the idea of the world/galaxy Stacia lives in, its history, her history. The sci-fi part of travelling across the universe was great, all the plantes they visited were amazing. All the details. I would give it five stars if only there would no be some many cliche actions of all the characters. Some of the decisions I read about those in hunders other books. Nothing new. The scheme of the story was pretty standard. What it made it great was the galaxy, the atmosphere, the great pace, all the action but never feeling to much. I cared deeply for all the characters, even those who appeared only shortly. The author put something there for all of them.
And the retelling of the Anastasia Disney??? (is that the original or this comes from something dirrent, real maybe? I have no idea to be honest, I only know the Disney movie which I love) I loved that. The author gave it an interesting twist with the setting of the story.
So four starts it is. I loved the book, I loved the characters, I loved the story, the solution, the end (even though I expected a bigger end, more action with the main villian, but still, very nice). A nice surprise for me this book.
And the retelling of the Anastasia Disney??? (is that the original or this comes from something dirrent, real maybe? I have no idea to be honest, I only know the Disney movie which I love) I loved that. The author gave it an interesting twist with the setting of the story.
So four starts it is. I loved the book, I loved the characters, I loved the story, the solution, the end (even though I expected a bigger end, more action with the main villian, but still, very nice). A nice surprise for me this book.
librarianshell's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars. I had trouble getting into the book, but from a little past the half way point on it was an exciting ride! Now if I could just hear the song "Once Upon a December" playing as I turn the last page, the reading experience would be complete.
esw_reads's review against another edition
5.0
Omg omg were is the New York Times bestseller indicator? Were is the movie? Why hasn't this been noticed yet? It's so good!!!
duskbladedrow's review against another edition
4.0
It has been awhile since I have read a book that left me confused about how I feel. Did I love it? I'm not sure. There were many elements that I enjoyed, but others that left me scratching my head. Going to have to think over this one.
sc104906's review against another edition
2.0
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Buckle up for a sci-fi retelling (esque) of Anastasia. Stacia lives in a remote world where she spends her time hanging with her friends Pol and Clio. When their remote planet is invaded by the rulers of the universe, Stacia learns that she is actually the missing princess Anya, the last in the line of the previous rulers. Now the man who assassinated her family is determined to catch her. Stacia and Pol are able to escape for the Rebel hideout. While Stacia makes friends there, she has a bad feeling about the rebels and takes off with Pol to destinations undetermined. Stacia has access to an important power and she will need both old and new friends to help her determine who to trust.
This was a high fantasy book that I wasn't expecting. I typically don't get into high fantasy, and this was a struggle for me. I believe if you enjoy those type of novels you will like what you find here. I thought the Clio storyline was interesting and I found myself most intrigued by one race of people that had the ability to control gravity.
Buckle up for a sci-fi retelling (esque) of Anastasia. Stacia lives in a remote world where she spends her time hanging with her friends Pol and Clio. When their remote planet is invaded by the rulers of the universe, Stacia learns that she is actually the missing princess Anya, the last in the line of the previous rulers. Now the man who assassinated her family is determined to catch her. Stacia and Pol are able to escape for the Rebel hideout. While Stacia makes friends there, she has a bad feeling about the rebels and takes off with Pol to destinations undetermined. Stacia has access to an important power and she will need both old and new friends to help her determine who to trust.
This was a high fantasy book that I wasn't expecting. I typically don't get into high fantasy, and this was a struggle for me. I believe if you enjoy those type of novels you will like what you find here. I thought the Clio storyline was interesting and I found myself most intrigued by one race of people that had the ability to control gravity.
alexperc_92's review against another edition
4.0
I received an e-ARC from Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review.
Anastasia meets sci-fi in this amazing adventure of family, lost legacies and action. I enjoyed the plot and the twists and also the way Stacia, while she didn't plan to become a symbol, became a warrior of her own might and tried to save the ones she loves. I love Jessica Khoury's characters because I can relate to them so much!
Anastasia meets sci-fi in this amazing adventure of family, lost legacies and action. I enjoyed the plot and the twists and also the way Stacia, while she didn't plan to become a symbol, became a warrior of her own might and tried to save the ones she loves. I love Jessica Khoury's characters because I can relate to them so much!