sassyowlreads's Reviews (910)


I received a digital ARC of A Song for the Stars from Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review.

If for nothing else, I loved this book for being Hawaiian historical fiction which there is not enough of. I love that one perspective is told via diary entries and the other in regular first person. Maile is opinionated and strong and the depths of her love for her people was moving. I may or may not have pictured her as Moana the entire book.

This was such an enjoyable read!

Another great book by Bill Konigsberg!

After loving Sky in the Deep so much, I had high expectations for the companion novel. While still an enjoyable read, I did not love it as my as Sky in the Deep.

It is set 10 years after Sky in the Deep and the narrative switches between two characters, Halvard and a new character named Tova. It was delightful to encounter the other favorite characters from the previous book as well. Unfortunately, I never really connected to Tova's character and didn't like the constant references to "the spinners" with no explanation of what they really were.

4.5 Stars!

This book was absolutely amazing! I love the concept of Phoenix Riders and there were so many twists that I was an emotional wreck by the end.