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These Broken Stars: The Starbound Trilogy #1

by Amie Kaufman, Meagan Spooner
These Broken Stars: The Starbound Trilogy #1

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ISBN13: 9781423171218
ISBN10: 1423171217
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The first in a sweeping science fiction trilogy, These Broken Stars is a timeless love story about hope and survival in the face of unthinkable odds.

It’s a night like any other on board the Icarus. Then, catastrophe strikes: the massive luxury spaceliner is yanked out of hyperspace and plummets into the nearest planet. Lilac LaRoux and Tarver Merendsen survive. And they seem to be alone.

Lilac is the daughter of the richest man in the universe. Tarver comes from nothing, a young war hero who learned long ago that girls like Lilac are more trouble than they’re worth. But with only each other to rely on, Lilac and Tarver must work together, making a tortuous journey across the eerie, deserted terrain to seek help.

Then, against all odds, Lilac and Tarver find a strange blessing in the tragedy that has thrown them into each other’s arms. Without the hope of a future together in their own world, they begin to wonder — would they be better off staying here forever?

Everything changes when they uncover the truth behind the chilling whispers that haunt their every step. Lilac and Tarver may find a way off this planet. But they won’t be the same people who landed on it.

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"Kaufman and Spooner couple an epic romance with dazzling science fiction in a tale that will appeal to lovers of both genres. This is a must-read. 5Q (Quality rating of 5/5), Best Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror List, 2013" VOYA Magazine

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"One of the most intense, thrilling, and achingly beautiful stories I’ve ever read. Kaufman and Spooner will break your heart with skilled aplomb, and you’ll thank them for it. Absolutely incredible! If I have to, I will come to your house and shove this book into your hands!" Marie Lu, New York Times best-selling author of the Legend trilogy

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"Absolutely brilliant. This is the sci fi I’ve been waiting for!" Beth Revis, New York Times bestselling author of Across the Universe

About the Author

Amie Kaufman is a New York Times and internationally bestselling author of young adult fiction. Her multi-award winning work has been published in 30 countries, and described as "a game-changer" (Shelf Awareness), "stylistically mesmerising" (Publishers Weekly) and "out-of-this-world awesome" (Kirkus). The Starbound Trilogy, co-authored with Meagan Spooner, began with These Broken Stars. Her latest series, co-authored with Jay Kristoff, began in 2015 with the international bestseller Illuminae. Raised in Australia and Ireland, Amie has degrees in history, literature, law and conflict resolution. She lives in Melbourne with her husband, their rescue dog, and an extremely large personal library.

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Sophia , November 04, 2017
For months I had seen this book floating around, but every time I picked it up and looked at it I did the unspeakable: I took one look at its pretty cover, so similar to so many other disappointing YA reads, and immediately put it right back on the shelf. But when I picked it up for perhaps the hundredth time I decided to give it a go. I only put it down again a few hours later, desperate for book two. These Broken Stars was absolutely unlike anything I'd ever read before. The writing was beautifully lyrical and lush, bringing to life an immensely creative, strange, and yet tangible world. The plot was compelling; while at first it seemed like a simple story of survival it quickly developed into an intriguing and eerie mystery. But what really made the book shine were the main characters. Lilac, a slightly snobby yet witty, intelligent, stubborn, and strong girl who is also the daughter of the richest and most powerful man in the universe, and Tarver, a feisty, brave, snarky and determined young war hero, two characters who come from completely different backgrounds, are thrown together when their space ship crashes and they are the only survivors. They loathe each other at first, yet they also need each other for survival, and it's incredible to watch their connection develop into one of love over the course of the book while avoiding all the major cliches. By the time the awesomely unexpected ending came around I was sad to see it end and let these characters go.

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Reader Eternal , April 24, 2015 (view all comments by Reader Eternal)
This stunning novel is unlike anything else I've read. It's lushly romantic, mysterious and beautiful, mesmerizing and unputdownable. Everything about this book is pitch-perfect--setting, characters, plot, and utterly gorgeous writing. Though this book is set on an abandoned planet far from Earth and features space travel and intergalactic commerce, the real heart of the story is an examination of the beauty and the terror, the wonder and the sorrow of the human heart. It's breathtaking, moving, and unforgettable.

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Product Details

ISBN:
9781423171218
Binding:
Trade Paperback
Publication date:
11/25/2014
Publisher:
Disney Press
Series info:
These Broken Stars
Pages:
416
Height:
.90IN
Width:
5.40IN
Thickness:
1.00
Series Number:
1
Age Range:
13 to 17
Grade Range:
8 to 12
Author:
Amie Kaufman
Author:
Meagan Spooner
Subject:
Children s-Science Fiction and Fantasy

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