[b:Scavenge the Stars|42248816|Scavenge the Stars (Scavenge the Stars, #1)|Tara Sim|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1551991682l/42248816._SY75_.jpg|65856486] is a hard book to review for me due to the lack of opinion I have of this book. I guess that says something about my enjoyment of the book. Scavenge the Stars is a YA fantasy retelling of the Count of Monte Cristo. Unfortunately, I have not read this classic yet, so I cannot tell if the retelling was any good.

Let’s start with the fact that Scavenge the Stars is not a badly written book. In fact, I think it is a solid story. However, the story is not memorable. I was not really invested in the plot or in the characters. [b:Scavenge the Stars|42248816|Scavenge the Stars (Scavenge the Stars, #1)|Tara Sim|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1551991682l/42248816._SY75_.jpg|65856486] is a revenge story, but I did not feel the intensity of the stakes. For me, there was not anything in the plot that surprised or grabbed me. The story is told in a dual perspective and the scenes where the main characters were together, were actually the most filled with excitement or life. The story ended in a big way. It was explosive and dramatic. I loved how the climax of the story was handled and the upset to the sequel. Therefore, I might consider picking up the next installment.

I could not connect or relate to the two main characters. Therefore I was not invested in their lives or relationship. Both characters shone when they interacted with another. Apart they were unremarkable. The one character I truly liked was the Slum King’s daughter. She was the only one with a complex personality. Furthermore, I enjoyed the relationship between the main character and this sister. I also appreciate that the main characters handled themselves maturely. There is not any unnecessary drama.

The writing was enjoyable. It was easy to read and I loved the flow of the writing. However, there were barely any descriptions of the characters or the world. It was all very vague making it hard to imagine what was happening. I did love the atmosphere of the world. The island where the story takes place reminds me of Monte Carlo because of all the casinos and the roll of gambling plays in the story.

Overall, the Scavenge the Stars was an average read for me. I did not hate the story but I also did not love it. This was mainly due to the lack of connection I felt with the plot and the characters.

Rating breakdown:
- Plot: 2.5/5
- Characters: 2.5/5
- Writing style: 3/5
- Worldbuilding: 3/5
- Overall enjoyment: 3/5