It’s a night like any other on board the Icarus. Then, catastrophe strikes: the massive luxury spaceliner is yanked out of hyperspace and plummets into the nearest planet. Lilac LaRoux and Tarver Merendsen survive. And they seem to be alone.Lilac is the daughter of the richest man in the universe. Tarver comes from nothing, a young war hero who learned long ago that girls like Lilac are more trouble than they’re worth. But with only each other to rely on, Lilac and Tarver must work together, making a tortuous journey across the eerie, deserted terrain to seek help.Then, against all odds, Lilac and Tarver find a strange blessing in the tragedy that has thrown them into each other’s arms. Without the hope of a future together in their own world, they begin to wonderwould they be better off staying here forever?Everything changes when they uncover the truth behind the chilling whispers that haunt their every step. Lilac and Tarver may find a way off this planet. But they won’t be the same people who landed on it.The first in a sweeping science fiction trilogy, These Broken Stars is a timeless love story about hope and survival in the face of unthinkable odds.
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These Broken Stars
By Amie Kaufman, Meagan Spooner
It’s a night like any other on board the Icarus. Then, catastrophe strikes: the massive luxury spaceliner is yanked out of hyperspace and plummets into the nearest planet. Lilac LaRoux and Tarver Merendsen survive. And they seem to be alone.Lilac is the daughter of the richest man in the universe. Tarver comes from nothing, a young war hero who learned long ago that girls like Lilac are more trouble than they’re worth. But with only each other to rely on, Lilac and Tarver must work together, making a tortuous journey across the eerie, deserted terrain to seek help.Then, against all odds, Lilac and Tarver find a strange blessing in the tragedy that has thrown them into each other’s arms. Without the hope of a future together in their own world, they begin to wonderwould they be better off staying here forever?Everything changes when they uncover the truth behind the chilling whispers that haunt their every step. Lilac and Tarver may find a way off this planet. But they won’t be the same people who landed on it.The first in a sweeping science fiction trilogy, These Broken Stars is a timeless love story about hope and survival in the face of unthinkable odds.
Popular Reviews(3)
Reviewed by CarinaThe good thing about thid book: The characters were good and their development too. the first 100 or so pages annoyed me cause Lilac and Tarver kept being bitchy at each other.<br/><br/>The rest of the book, save for the love story, was utterly boring.<br/><br/>The big reveal reminded me a lot of the Gelth from Doctor Who. I had anticipated something way bigger. But that was pretty much what I had guessed as soon as Lilac startes hearing voices. I'm kinda disappointed.
Reviewed by Natália OliveiraThis book was so addictive, I just had to finish it as soon as possible. The story, the characters, everything was captivating, it hooked me from the start. This is basically Sci-fi meets Titanic, with Jack surviving and he and Rose being stranded in a deserted and forgotten island (or in this case, planet). Throw in the mix a mystery and a good dose of romance and there you have it. The writing style was so good, I liked how it alternated between Lilac's and Tavern's POV, so we could see what they both were thinking and feeling about the same situation, because their chapters would follow one another. The book it's short, only 390 or so pages, and even though it's fast paced, it doesn't feel rushed. The succession of events feels natural, after all they are fighting to survive. Also, since every book in the trilogy is based on a couple and a different story, this book can work as a standalone, so everything in the plot is closed, without plot holes or loose ends. The romance is a major part of the book (it's a YA book, after all), but it doesn't drown the other plots, like Lilac's and Tavern's development or the mystery surrounding the whispers and the fall of the 'Icarus'. Lilac is my favorite character, she is strong willed, smart and though, and even when she's bitchy, she has a reason and a purpose. She's badass and is willing to do everything to save Tavern, and to lead them to safety. Overall, I enjoyed this book very much and the only reason I gave 4 stars instead of 5 is because the big plot twist is painfully obvious, I could see it coming a mile away. So, when it happened, I was like "oh, of course, so guessed it!". I recommend it, it's a nice and enjoyable read!
Reviewed by Juliane4,5 stars. This was very refreshing! A story without too many cliches, in a science fiction world full of starships, universes and new technologies. I love it! The end was indeed surprising, actually in the beginning I thought I would know how it end - but I was wrong. He'll yeah, science fiction! I will definitely read more from this starbound series. And yes, this book is a standalone, the next book features different characters. Huge plus: the cover. It's art! I want a poster of it on my wall!