Olivia Cole has produced a science fiction novel that is a very good introduction for her to the YA format. I enjoyed it and could think of four or five people I would recommend it to right away. That is my highest praise.
The plot is varied, covering a lot ifinteresting topics, including budding romance and parental approval, imaginative, and compelling. The pacing of the plot is good. The reader sees things gradually unfold at a logical and measured rate that does not become forced.
Characters are very well rounded. There are no stock characters that the writer has fallen back on. The main characters are not perfect and also arenotine-sided. The reader connects with them.
Ms Cole has created a believable world for her story. There is enough description to engage the reader but does not bog down the pacing
First person present tense is easy to write in but hard to write well. Ms Cole has done well. She does not force readers to feel artificial or forced emotions through this choice of style and tone.
All in all, I think this book is a good addition to my library and I will be loaning my copy out several times. Great job!
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Reread: Can a book be better the second time you read it? Yes. Yes, it can! There’s so much more I want to know, and I’m glad I have book 2, An Anatomy of Beasts, on hand.This book is one of my new favorite sci-fi novels! Just saying. It’s amazing.I devoured the book in one sitting and not just because I was stuck on an airplane. If I wanted to read or do something else, I would have. Nine-hour flights tend to provide movies and music, but I couldn’t get enough of A Conspiracy of Stars. I was actually sad when it ended.“But home isn’t just a memory, I’ve decided: it’s knowledge, knowing where you belong and where you fit in. [...] This is home.”Wow, so I haven’t related to a fictional character in a while. (Pfft! I totally did three books ago.) Perhaps what I mean to say is that the exploration of the concept of home was refreshing. When most people ask me where I’m from, what they really mean is “Where is home?” But having moved around my whole life, for me it’s not always that simple. Home for me is where my suitcase is. In that sense, I relate with Octavia, the narrator. This, too, is my home.The plot was a little more slow-paced than some books, but I actually like it that way. Slower books can be pretty enjoyable, especially when they focus on excellent character development like this one. Perhaps one of my favorite themes no matter the book was also featured in this one: empathy is a gift, not a weakness.And the world-building was amazing! At first, the author, Cole, seems to throw terms at me, and I felt like I got tossed into a hailstorm with no context. Then the characters took me by the hand and guided me along, explaining things like the well-informed scientists they were. For the most part, the characters were well-developed. There’s bound to be at least one mad scientist, right? *sigh* Oh, well. I did like how smart the Octavia and her friends were.When the title finally made sense, I was immensely pleased.My main complaint was the book’s predictability. I was hoping for at least one twist at the end that I didn’t see coming. But when I was right, I silently cheered, then the book ended and how dare it! I. Need. More.In all, I gave A Conspiracy of Stars 4/5 stars for excellent world building, themes, and character but some predictable elements. I’d recommend it to sci-fi fans, especially those who liked Ender’s Saga (e.g. Ender's Game ) and the Divergent trilogy. I know I said this already, but I can’t wait for the next one!
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A beautiful mix of Sci-fi and Fantasy perfect for both adult and young adult readers
