Reviews

The Star-Touched Queen by Roshani Chokshi

hollyxbear's review against another edition

1.0

DNF in chapter 2. I feel so bad for not getting into books about this culture but it just is not for me.

gralleigh2023's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious medium-paced

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

3.5

marisacarpico's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful fast-paced

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

2.5

Neutral on this one, as I simply could not get into it. There’s a out of interesting mythology, but I found it a little overwhelming. A few too many turns and returns in the second half. The first half is very strong, but the last act especially felt rushed or overly convoluted. 

katieluvs2read's review against another edition

adventurous emotional tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.25

pomegranate_muse's review

adventurous dark emotional mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

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

5.0

emilyasands's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.0

andiemags53's review against another edition

2.0

The story went a bit off track in part 2, but found its way back fairly quickly. Still deciding, if I'd read the sequel.

lunastellar's review against another edition

5.0

oh MY GOD??!? the world building. the fleshed-out characters. the gorgeous cover.

when i think of fairytales, the star touched queen will be forever seared on my brain as the perfect example. it is fantasy at its finest with light and dark themes. it is very rare to find a book that has a well thought out plot, extremely likable characters, and writing so beautiful it makes you feel like you are riding dragons amongst the stars. i ADORE this book and would recommend it to anyone who loves a good fairytale.

not to mention how much i love a story that’s original but inspired by other tales. and the fact that the author has weaved elements of south asian mythology, greek mythology, beauty and the beast and east of the sun, west of the moon - hyperventilating as we speak

side note: i did actually get to converse with the author and she’s just the sweetest soul please read her book ahh

amy_j18's review

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

stillthinking72's review against another edition

adventurous 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? It's complicated

4.5