| Title | : | The Stars Wait Not (The Star Realm Saga, #1) |
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| ISBN | : | 1951910028 |
| ISBN-10 | : | 9781951910020 |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Kindle Edition |
| Number of Pages | : | 241 |
| Publication | : | Published August 18, 2020 |
Kresten Westermark might be a prince, but long ago he shunned a life of luxury to work as a telepath in the Vilarian Imperial Fleet. His job demands he treat his new prisoner as a slave and test his deteriorating telepathic powers on her, but the only thing on his mind is the growing attraction he feels toward the earnest young woman tending his gardens.
As the mountain winter fades, a reluctant respect between the two becomes trust, and trust soon blossoms into affection. But when the Fleet arrives to arrest Kresten for treason, Ryllis must make an impossible decision.
Save Kresten’s life—or hers.
The Stars Wait Not (The Star Realm Saga, #1) Reviews
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A fairytale in space? Yes, please! I was held captive by this book from the very first page to the last. I didn't want it to end.
The worldbuilding was great. There was a very unique and fascinating feel to it. It was very much science fiction, but there was a sprinkling of traditional fairytale fantasy to it as well, which I really loved. It was such a great combo. And I loved that there was artwork included throughout the book. It made the story come alive even more.
This is the second book I've read by this author, and it made me an even bigger fan. I'm eager to get caught up on her entire backlist. Highly recommended! -
My word. I can't think of a time I read a book so quickly!
I am not much in for sci-fi, I'll be honest. Few, if any, gather my attention and even fewer hold it for longer than a graphic novel, but this had elements of fantasy and the back cover sounded intriguing (plus the word "stars" was in the title).
I would've liked to see more character and plot development, but mainly because everything was so interesting and I wanted to know more about everything. (Anne, seriously, can you please just write a history book on this world? Pretty please? And also more stories.) That is really my only complaints.
Other than that, the main characters were absolutely precious and I need more stories about them, please and thank you.
I stayed up way too late reading this and read every moment I could get. 10/10 would read more books with these characters. -
This is not a difficult book to read by any means.
However, I will never cease to be amazed by this author's ability to portray human truths in a subtle way. There are beautiful, meaningful ideas in this story that one might easily miss, being deceived by how easy it is to read. It's not a flaw, as far as I'm concerned. It's the kind of writing I prefer.
I think it's important to remember that simple language and uncomplicated stories do not mean "fluff" or that a story is lacking in nuance, meaning, or depth.
The book doesn't slap you in the face with "the moral of the story," like a cup of coffee that jolts your heart and gives you an artificial energy to run on. Though there are some obvious messages about prejudice, bigotry, and the importance of empathy.
But some of the best parts of this story are delivered like tea: words, bagged in a book, steeped in the hot water of conflict for just long enough, and eventually giving us the mild (compared to coffee) flavor of truths. You have to taste it carefully. Some throw tea off because it's not coffee. I think that's a mistake. Less obvious, but profound points in the story relate to marriage, intimacy, and the perversion of God/nature's good gifts and what it can do to people.
I strongly prefer nuanced stories, and that, I think, is what The Stars Wait Not is. That's how life is, after all: full of nuance. Humans are like that, too, and Anne writes some of the most human characters I've ever known.
I have never failed to get something profound from Anne's books. Quite possibly my favorite author. I'm thankful I got my hands on it before it was no longer available. <3 I just wish I had gotten a paperback instead of e-book! -
I liked this story. It was interesting and unique. I would have liked to see more character development and background on Kresten. I felt like there was a lot more to explore and I wanted to get to know the characters better. The ending tidied up a little too fast for me. I wanted to see some people get in trouble for messing with him. Other than that, I think Anne Wheeler is a talented story teller and I look forward to other novels she writes.
Content:
Sexual: kissing & mild innuendos
Violence: torture - not too graphic
Language: A** -
DNF. I got half way and gave up. The first half felt very bland. Even the romance felt dry. There didn't seem enough attraction between the two to think they liked each other, but that he likes her for some reason and she likes him for his kindness? The story seemed to pick up midway but the dialogue stopped me from continuing also. Sorry, it's a DNF for me.
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Stars, this was good!
Read this in one evening. It was impossible to put down. An excellent read. If you like sci-fi, fantasy, and clean romance, you will love this. Loved the characters and the storyworld was great too. Can't wait to read another by this author! -
DNF 7% I don't even remember this
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Way too simple for me. I struggled to finish this book.
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The first book in this duology was a great start to the story with Ryllis being accused of a crime she didn't commit and as punishment, has to leave her home planet and serve the prince. As they spend more time together, their romantic feelings grow and they develop a very cute relationship. I enjoyed the plot of this book, it revolves around Ryllis proving her innocence and the blossoming romance that is threatened when the prince is accused of treason. It was a quick fun read, I just would've liked a bit more development across the board, the book didn't feel completely fleshed out but was still an enjoyable read.
