Starcrossed

TEEN FICTION WITHOUT THE CLICHES

It's nice to see a young adult book that steers clear of idealized romance in favor of developing well-rounded characters who engage in an original plot set within a credible fantasy world. I look forward to reading the sequel.

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Starcrossed- Such a good book!

I picked this book up because I kept hearing that it was somewhat similar to one of my favorite series. I was a little skeptical and it turned out that the only similarity was that the main characters in both books were thieves. But this book was amazing! The characters come alive and the book keeps you on the edge of your seat the whole time. I would recommend it to anyone who loves a non-conventional heroine and loves an action packed book!

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TERRIFIC!

Best book i have read in awhile! The book is greatly detailed and wonderful storyline, with easily likeable characters I read this in two days because i just couldn't put it down! I highly recommend to any lovers of heroines, magic and mystery! :)

Deaply entertaining

I'm not quite certain what to make of this delightful novel. It flits acros the boundaries betwen differant familiar stories--the heist, the spy, the detective. And all of it works together to tell a rich narrative.

Awesome!!

I just read this book with no interesr and i realized it is an awesome book!! I recommended this book to other people too also i cant wait for the second book!! Go Digger!>_<

I LOVED IT!!!!

I am absolutely in love with this story! It's earned top shelf status for my bookshelf, and I'm getting ready to re-read it in anticipation for the next in the series to come out!!

Wonderful book!!!!!!!

I loved this book! It was exciting, and captivating. I cannot wait for the sequel.

Reviewed by Jennifer Rummel for Teens Read Too

In a country filled with tension and betrayal, Digger has a past that she's desperate to hide. One night, when things get out of control, she flees her old life. On the run, she comes across a group of people leaving the city, and she manipulates her way onto their ship. She makes up a name and a convenient background. Digger becomes Celyn. As the group finds their way home, Celyn tags along. Reluctant to leave and cross boundaries without the proper papers, Celyn stays. She reinvents herself as a lady-in-waiting, attaching herself to Lady Merista. Digger plans to leave Lady Merista the first chance she gets. However, circumstances change and, before she knows what's happened, she's snowbound in a castle. Even worse, someone in the castle knows about her past. He's using that against her in order to find out more about her hosts. While she feeds him information, hating herself for it, she stumbles onto large secrets. She gives him just enough to keep him happy, all while trying to unravel the secrets for herself. After a slow start, STARCROSSED picks up with danger, romance, magic, double crossings, and secrets. Celyn's smart-aleck ways add touches of humor to an otherwise serious read. The action and danger of Celyn sneaking about the castle while uncovering clues and discovering secrets moves the plot along quickly. I couldn't wait to discover what she would uncover next, and I look forward to her next adventure.

Dangerously Exciting!

STARCROSSED lured me into dangerous webs of Digger's life as she ried to outrun the Greenmen (temple guards of the Goddess Celys but they report directly to the King) after a successful job of retrieving important letters from the King's secretary. As with any fantasy novel, STARCROSSED has plenty of important characters and places that are uniquely tied to the plotline which had me trying to wrap my head around each of the character's motives and beliefs while trying to fit the puzzle pieces together to uncover hidden secrets. As I was reading along, I decided to write out the names and places so I would have the spelling correct, then my list started to look like a glossary. But don't fret! The book has a Lexicon of terms in the back which is very helpful if you have problems following along.

STARCROSSED has a wide range of personalities but the main heroine, Digger is one of those characters you can't help but like. She's led an interesting and danger filled life as a thief. Her unique magical skill has made her a valuable asset in the streets of Gerse. Through her eyes, I experienced firsthand the dangers that shroud her life. She's brave and she's always looking for the next priceless commodity or escape route which had me laughing plenty of times at how her mind works. If I had to sum Digger up, I'd say: She's trapped within a chain of lies and secrets so complex that she's beginning to find out it isn't as easy as her skill at picking locks. Another character that kept me guessing was Dual. I wanted to know, what he had up his sleeve. I also wanted to know what he was hiding and what his ultimate goal was for being at the Nemair's. The whole world that Bunce created was mysteriously intriguing which only lured me further and further into STARCROSSED's world of magic, power, politics, and secrets.

The whole world of Llyvaraneth, from its lands to the politics, and the people's beliefs of their Gods & Goddesses were quite captivating. I didn't want to put this book down as I followed along as Digger masqueraded as a lady's maid while trying to escape the Greenmen. You never knew what secret was going to be uncovered. STARCROSSED is a well-written novel and I can't wait to see what the sequel has in store for Digger.

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