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After I heard that These Broken Stars was "Titanic in space" I knew I had to read it! And that comparison is 100% spot on, at least for the first part of the book. After that, it turns into something that I have no comparisons for. It's utterly unique, interesting, confusing, and awesome. But if you want to keep with the Titanic theme, it's like Titanic in space if Jack survived and the rescue ship never came, with a hint of Survivor, and let's throw in some The Journey of Allen Strange while we're at it. I don't know if my brain was just in 1912 mode, but the story does have a kind of old-timey feel to it, which I liked. I think this has more to do with the way the characters speak than with the actual setting though. Either way, I thoroughly enjoyed These Broken Stars.

In the opening chapters, we meet sixteen year old Lilac, who is the daughter of the richest man in the galaxy. Not just the world. Her father could probably buy the world. She's enjoying a luxury cruise on the latest spaceliner, Icarus, which of course, daddy built. Eighteen year old war hero, Tarver is also at this party, where he doesn't really belong, since he's poor, but rich people like rags-to-riches stories. At least for the cameras. Needless to say, they meet, have a moment, Lilac is rude to him order to push him away, then the ship starts shaking. Obviously somethings goes wrong when everyone is heading to their escape pods, and Lilac and Tarver are forced together in their own pod, which is the only one that gets away before the ship is pulled down into a fire ball of doom. Our heroes crash land on an unknown planet and must now survive and wait for a rescue ship that may never come. Totally my kind of story, and the end of all things Titanic related.

This is where These Broken Stars gets really good and totally branches off from the obvious path. Tarver, being the military man, is in charge of their survival. Lilac isn't exactly a damsel in distress, but she is trekking through a forest in an evening gown and high heels, so she's clearly not much help. She's trying though. But then things get weird. Why has no one come to rescue survivors or clean up the mess? It's not like this was some dingy cargo vessel. And where are the planet's inhabitants? And why is Lilac all of a sudden hearing voices and going into complete hysterics?! I actually loved how not together Lilac was. It was quite refreshing from the totally kick ass heroine who can survive all on her own. Shock is a very real part of trauma, and I'm sure falling straight out of the sky in the middle of space counts as traumatic. Then there's a twist, that I cannot mention, because it is spoilerific and it is bizarre! I had to know what the heck was going on on this weird planet that's bursting with every kind of life except for humans!

My favorite part of These Broken Stars was how it was all laid out. It's told in dual POV, which is great, but every chapter ends with pieces of an interview between Tarver and some unknown person. It's clear from the beginning that something very strange or very wrong happened, but I couldn't figure out what. Obviously he had to survive, and most likely Lilac along with him, but then the questions take on a more...disturbing tone. It kept me flipping pages to find out what was really happening!

There are a few things that bothered me, which kept me from totally falling in love with These Broken Stars. The first was why no one came by the crash site. I didn't completely buy the whole theory that they were too far out, and too suddenly pulled off course to be found. I bet with the level of technology that existed, someone out there would know the ship went down and could estimate some possible locations. Plus, if it's owned by the richest man IN THE GALAXY, it would definitely have gotten a space wide search party. The second was why the ship went down in the first place. I don't think it's because it was named Icarus. There is a kind of explanation, but not a full one. I would have like a clearer answer. The third is spoilery, but I want to know what's up with Lilac at the end of all this. Finally, why the heck was there a random giant cat with a taste for flesh in the forest?

Overall, These Broken Stars definitely kept me guessing right up until the last page. I was hooked from the beginning and fell in love with the atmosphere the authors created, even if I didn't fall quite as hard for the story. It's undeniably unique and stands out from other YA Sci-Fi novels for sure. It's clear why so many readers are head over heels for it. It's exciting and strange, and I really enjoyed it. I just wish the authors had taken a risk and not fixed everything that went wrong.

*Disclaimer: I received this book from the publisher through NetGalley for review. No compensation was offered or accepted.


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These Broken Stars Amie Kaufman Meagan Spooner Books Reviews

Be prepared I am going to gush on this one.

These Broken Stars is the first book in the Starbound Trilogy, a young adult science-fiction series that transcends the genres it attempts to incorporate. As for the "young adult" aspect, the quality and maturity of the writing lends the story an air of sophistication and poetry that is acceptable for almost any age. Somehow, the young protagonists still manage to sound the correct age, without the immaturity that many writers infuse into their younger characters. They don't sound older than they are, but they don't sound like annoying teenagers either. It's hard to explain, but trust me It works.

It is both soft sci-fi, as well as paranormal, with a good bit of romance. And before you cringe at that, let me say this I do not read romance novels of any sort. If it contains romance, fine. But I don't read it as a specific genre simply because I like the plot to define what happens, not cheesy lines and awkwardly written scenes (this is my personal bias).

But this is not that type of romance. This is the kind that can't be pegged down by limited parameters, the kind that flows into its own universe and drags us along the way, leaving us broken then healed but better for having taken the journey.

I am not overly sentimental, particularly when it comes to book romances, but this story is about so much more. It's about love, yes, but also about truth, about trust, about perseverance, about what really makes us human and what lengths we go to in order to make the world a better place. We all come from different walks of life, but shared experiences can bridge that gap. I argue that I'm not overly sentimental as I'm tearing up writing this part of the review, but I can't help it for one very specific reason. I can't share it with you without spoiling the story for you (I hate when reviews do that), but I will say that I have never in my life read a scene as realistically heartbreaking as a *particular* one in this book. It will make you want to cry, to scream, to throw the book across the room and curse the heavens (or me) for having allowed you to read it. Yet it is so achingly simple and human that we could all relate in one way or another. What causes it to happen is not normal, nor is it reasonable to expect what you later realize is the inevitable. When it happens, though, it is not what happens that will rip your heart out. It is the reactions and thoughts of another character that will punch you in the gut. I was so incredibly angry at the book at that point, but I kept reading, and I am very glad that I did. All I can say is, when you feel like you've been betrayed by the authors, don't automatically give up. Keep reading. Trust me. My daughter had an even stronger reaction when I told her to read this book, after having told her how much I enjoyed it. She became very upset with me at that point in the story, refusing to continue with it. This remained the case for almost two weeks before I finally convinced her to trust me (to trust me after she felt I had tricked her). Luckily, she did finish it and decided to forgive me in the end. This book is that good.

The two main characters alternate first-person POV from chapter to chapter, but the genius of this is that the two authors (Kaufman and Spooner) each wrote from one character's perspective, emailing chapters back and forth as they completed them. It's like a tandem story, only with more planning, cohesion, and editing involved. The end result is stunning, and they mastered the art of co-writing. Each of the two characters has a distinctly different voice, and neither of them come across as anything less than very real and human in their thoughts and actions.

The Starbound Trilogy is, by far, my favorite YA series to date (barring one exception that I don't count as YA, but that's for another blog post). I have read all three books now, as well as a prequel novella, and while I love the entire series, this first book is the best in the series by a long shot. Shortly after finishing the series, I reread the first book. Let me repeat that I, who firmly do not believe in rereading books when there is little time for the books that are out there, reread this book. If you like the paranormal and science fiction genres, yet can tolerate some romance along the way (think The Notebook if it involved hyperspace travel, or Rose and Jack from Titanic, only IN SPACE and other exotic locales, minus the stupid freezing to death bit), you won't be disappointed. Better yet, think Glenn and Maggie ("I'll find you"). Sucker-punch to the gut right there. No need for Lucille.

The characters are REAL (well, as real as any character in fiction can be), the love story is undeniably REAL, and the plot only gets better as the story progresses. Can I promise that you'll love it as much as I do? Perhaps not, and that is the beauty of literature. This piece is as beautiful as the genre gets, as far as I'm concerned. Not beautiful as in it lacks action and humor. There is an overwhelming sense of foreboding, an ominous nature to several aspects of the plot, not to mention a handful of grit to balance out the poetry of it all. And there are lighter, funnier moments amidst the serious goings-on in the story.

If I had to recommend reading one YA series this summer, I'd definitely say give this one a shot. Read the first book and see how you like it. If you're like me, you'll devour it and immediately want to begin the next book. The entire series is fantastic, but the first book is by far the best (or maybe I'm just biased toward the characters in that one). There is also a short story entitled "This Night So Dark" that connects the first two books in the series, but I read it after the series. You don't want to spoil anything for yourself. You could read it any time AFTER you read These Broken Stars, but not before.
After I heard that These Broken Stars was "Titanic in space" I knew I had to read it! And that comparison is 100% spot on, at least for the first part of the book. After that, it turns into something that I have no comparisons for. It's utterly unique, interesting, confusing, and awesome. But if you want to keep with the Titanic theme, it's like Titanic in space if Jack survived and the rescue ship never came, with a hint of Survivor, and let's throw in some The Journey of Allen Strange while we're at it. I don't know if my brain was just in 1912 mode, but the story does have a kind of old-timey feel to it, which I liked. I think this has more to do with the way the characters speak than with the actual setting though. Either way, I thoroughly enjoyed These Broken Stars.

In the opening chapters, we meet sixteen year old Lilac, who is the daughter of the richest man in the galaxy. Not just the world. Her father could probably buy the world. She's enjoying a luxury cruise on the latest spaceliner, Icarus, which of course, daddy built. Eighteen year old war hero, Tarver is also at this party, where he doesn't really belong, since he's poor, but rich people like rags-to-riches stories. At least for the cameras. Needless to say, they meet, have a moment, Lilac is rude to him order to push him away, then the ship starts shaking. Obviously somethings goes wrong when everyone is heading to their escape pods, and Lilac and Tarver are forced together in their own pod, which is the only one that gets away before the ship is pulled down into a fire ball of doom. Our heroes crash land on an unknown planet and must now survive and wait for a rescue ship that may never come. Totally my kind of story, and the end of all things Titanic related.

This is where These Broken Stars gets really good and totally branches off from the obvious path. Tarver, being the military man, is in charge of their survival. Lilac isn't exactly a damsel in distress, but she is trekking through a forest in an evening gown and high heels, so she's clearly not much help. She's trying though. But then things get weird. Why has no one come to rescue survivors or clean up the mess? It's not like this was some dingy cargo vessel. And where are the planet's inhabitants? And why is Lilac all of a sudden hearing voices and going into complete hysterics?! I actually loved how not together Lilac was. It was quite refreshing from the totally kick ass heroine who can survive all on her own. Shock is a very real part of trauma, and I'm sure falling straight out of the sky in the middle of space counts as traumatic. Then there's a twist, that I cannot mention, because it is spoilerific and it is bizarre! I had to know what the heck was going on on this weird planet that's bursting with every kind of life except for humans!

My favorite part of These Broken Stars was how it was all laid out. It's told in dual POV, which is great, but every chapter ends with pieces of an interview between Tarver and some unknown person. It's clear from the beginning that something very strange or very wrong happened, but I couldn't figure out what. Obviously he had to survive, and most likely Lilac along with him, but then the questions take on a more...disturbing tone. It kept me flipping pages to find out what was really happening!

There are a few things that bothered me, which kept me from totally falling in love with These Broken Stars. The first was why no one came by the crash site. I didn't completely buy the whole theory that they were too far out, and too suddenly pulled off course to be found. I bet with the level of technology that existed, someone out there would know the ship went down and could estimate some possible locations. Plus, if it's owned by the richest man IN THE GALAXY, it would definitely have gotten a space wide search party. The second was why the ship went down in the first place. I don't think it's because it was named Icarus. There is a kind of explanation, but not a full one. I would have like a clearer answer. The third is spoilery, but I want to know what's up with Lilac at the end of all this. Finally, why the heck was there a random giant cat with a taste for flesh in the forest?

Overall, These Broken Stars definitely kept me guessing right up until the last page. I was hooked from the beginning and fell in love with the atmosphere the authors created, even if I didn't fall quite as hard for the story. It's undeniably unique and stands out from other YA Sci-Fi novels for sure. It's clear why so many readers are head over heels for it. It's exciting and strange, and I really enjoyed it. I just wish the authors had taken a risk and not fixed everything that went wrong.

*Disclaimer I received this book from the publisher through NetGalley for review. No compensation was offered or accepted.