These Broken Stars by Amie Kaufman, Meagan Spooner

These Broken Stars (Starbound, #1)

by Amie Kaufman and 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 to 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 wonder - would they be better off staying in this place 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.

Reviewed by Suz @ Bookish Revelations on

5 of 5 stars

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These Broken Stars is a beautifully written story that will absolutely captivate you from beginning til' end. Incredibly heart stopping, you'll find yourself flying through the pages in no time at all. Aime Kaufman and Megan Spooner have definitely outdone themselves, with this shining wonder of splendor and beauty. The romance is just as timeless and gorgeous, as the characters themselves are. You'll find yourself falling for them the instant they are introduced.

Action packed and filled with danger and wonder, These Broken Stars, encapsulates everything that I love about a science fiction book. All of the elements come together so realistically and blend so brilliantly well together, it's hard not to love it. The adventure and romance between Tarver and Lilac is the best part of the book, in my opinion. I fell in love with the gorgeous chemistry between the two of them, the sheer intensity, of coming together and building slowly, only to be ripped apart again made it even more incredible. The world building alone, is absolutely phenomenal! It's rife with danger, action, and heart stopping moments that will have you on the edge of your seat.

Kaufman and Spooner have done a brilliant job at penning such an originally stunning and gorgeous novel. The complexity of this story alone, is enough to rouse your interest and keep you reading until the last page. If you are a fan of science fiction novels such as the amazing Across the Universe, then this is the book that you'll want to pick up and read. It is, without a doubt, one of my favorite books that I've read this year. The characters, the story, the romance...it's everything that I was expecting it to be and so much more.This is a book that is definitely not to be missed out on.

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