I loved The Night Circus, but the lack of plot and character development in The Starless Sea was super disappointing. It wandered aimlessly and I never felt invested in the characters or their adventures. It stinks because it had such potential! 😩 Morgenstern is a master of describing beautiful environments, and I’ll still rush out to buy her next book. I just wanted more from this one. :(
I really enjoyed The Starless Sea and gave it 4 stars. For the most part I enjoyed the stories within the story and how they all connected. But at times I felt like the story got a little bit too confusing and there weren't enough concrete answers.
I think she drew inspiration from "Narnia" AND "The Magicians"...it's funny because the author of "The Magicians" literally used "Narnia" to create his story. The book "A Starless Sea" came from The Library which is located in the same universe as "The Magicians" (I think "Narnia" is also just another dimension of reality within ours it just takes place in the modern time with adults not children, which comes into play with "The Magicians"). Especially when she says some books require gloves to be held... just like the The Poison Room. It is literally a radioactive room with books that contain certain knowledge that could be dangerous if in the wrong hands. Essentially too dangerous to be in normal circulation. Like how there is a book written for every person to ever exist....kinda like how Zachary basically found a book that is sort of a part of his story. Of course there are individual stories for each perspective and these timelines will overlap and be in other books.. the painting of the door to The Starless Sea, the Clock to Fillory, the wardrobe to Narnia. So to me, this book is extremely nostalgic for these other stories... about the wonder and magic of the world of imagination! I'm positive that this was what she was trying to share with us. Another thing I thought of... "Sweet Sorrows" is only one volume of many. "The Night Circus" is just one of the stories in this endless story of stories.
I'm so happy about your review! I was so excited to read this book, but I've been hearing so many mixed things lately that honestly I was terrified to pick it up. I got really excited about it again thanks to you! Also, you look has stunning as that book cover!
Thanks so much for hosting the giveaway! Haven't read it yet but I want to and it's good to know that I should approach it ready for some magical realism feels.
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First off, that cover is way nicer than the US edition. LIke, holy crap.
I absolutely loved The Night Circus, which I also read this year. But this one just blew me away. You hit on the exact points that made it so special.
I can't get over how nice your eye make up looks! 😍
Seriously!!!You are the prettiest booktuber. Your hair is awstrucking. I want to read Starless Sea. Your reviews are intriguing. I 💕 you
That addition is gorgeous, I’ve heard a lot of good things about the starless sea
I loved The Night Circus, but the lack of plot and character development in The Starless Sea was super disappointing. It wandered aimlessly and I never felt invested in the characters or their adventures. It stinks because it had such potential! 😩 Morgenstern is a master of describing beautiful environments, and I’ll still rush out to buy her next book. I just wanted more from this one. :(
Omg the outfit with the book 😍✨
Just started reading this book. Feels really interesting.
Please post a readathon/challenges for 2020
Wow a signed copy 😻 Please put me in your giveaway. Happy Holiday to you and your family 🦌🎅🏼❄️🎁🎄
Your hair and makeup and outfit are all so perfect 💕
Agreed!
THANK YOU!
Totally agreed Ariel Bisset. You are one of my inspiration
Ariel Bissett i agree! Whole outfit appears to match the book cover and all.
I really enjoyed The Starless Sea and gave it 4 stars.
For the most part I enjoyed the stories within the story and how they all connected. But at times I felt like the story got a little bit too confusing and there weren't enough concrete answers.
Star earrings?! I see what you did there 😆🖤
I think she drew inspiration from "Narnia" AND "The Magicians"...it's funny because the author of "The Magicians" literally used "Narnia" to create his story. The book "A Starless Sea" came from The Library which is located in the same universe as "The Magicians" (I think "Narnia" is also just another dimension of reality within ours it just takes place in the modern time with adults not children, which comes into play with "The Magicians"). Especially when she says some books require gloves to be held... just like the The Poison Room. It is literally a radioactive room with books that contain certain knowledge that could be dangerous if in the wrong hands. Essentially too dangerous to be in normal circulation. Like how there is a book written for every person to ever exist....kinda like how Zachary basically found a book that is sort of a part of his story. Of course there are individual stories for each perspective and these timelines will overlap and be in other books.. the painting of the door to The Starless Sea, the Clock to Fillory, the wardrobe to Narnia.
So to me, this book is extremely nostalgic for these other stories... about the wonder and magic of the world of imagination! I'm positive that this was what she was trying to share with us.
Another thing I thought of... "Sweet Sorrows" is only one volume of many. "The Night Circus" is just one of the stories in this endless story of stories.
Love your makeup in this video! Beautiful job matching your eye shadow with the book cover!
Your makeup/outfit/etc. look so pretty together omg! :)
I'm so happy about your review! I was so excited to read this book, but I've been hearing so many mixed things lately that honestly I was terrified to pick it up. I got really excited about it again thanks to you! Also, you look has stunning as that book cover!
Yay, I really hope you love it!
Honestly, as someone who loved it, the main thing is to throw away any expectations you have before reading it.
@@littlebookowl is this book better as an audiobook or physical book or ebook ? What do u think
This book is so so so similar to The Ten Thousand Doors of January but I’m enjoying this one more so far
What is this magical shade in your hair! Enchanting!! ♥️♥️
I'm early yay! I loved the book myself waited 8 years for a new book since the night circus :D Thank you for making this review :D
Beautiful cover
This is on my TBR!
Thanks so much for hosting the giveaway! Haven't read it yet but I want to and it's good to know that I should approach it ready for some magical realism feels.
I'm so excited to read this book! It sounds so good!
I'm listening to the audiobook and finding the voice so soothing and the story really magical. Can't wait to keep listening later today!
have you reread it already ?
Does anyone know where you can get this cover for the starless sea
The one in the video is said to be the UK cover