These Wicked Stars by Catelyn Wilson
We received an advanced reader copy of this book.
Published: October 31st 2022 by Independent
Review:
Myth: 2.5/5
I had a hard time getting into this book, cool concept, magical bazar, not all is as it seems, don’t take what’s offered, but it didn’t feel fleshed out to me out side of that. Hazel was an interesting character, an outcast in her society, but in the scene setting we got before moving onto the main story, I had a hard time connecting with her motivations. She was definitely a low confidence, low self esteem heroine that you wanted to see grow into her own, but I’m not sure she fully got that in the arc in this story, though it does seem like the first in a series, so it could definitely progress.
Magic: 2/5
The magic, world building and backstory, especially of the gods and the bazar didn’t make sense to me. Cool vibes, but just didn’t land for me, I’m sure it will for others.
Overall: 2.5/5
I like the magical appearing bazar vibes but had a hard time connecting with the characters and therefore the plot.
