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I got halfway through this book, decided to DNF it, wrote a DNF review, picked it back up a few days later, and finished it.

Was giving this book a second chance worth it? Honestly, I’m not sure.

I liked My Soul to Take, and there was no reason why I shouldn’t have liked The Stars Never Rise. A post-apocalyptic world where, after an attack by the demons, a controlling ecclesiastical government was implemented? Teenage exorcists? It sounded so cool, and really unique.

The potential of this world is this novel’s strongest point. Everything else failed to make that leap from “all right” to “really good.”

Let’s talk about characters first. I liked them, but I couldn’t connect with them. While I commend Nina for doing what she needs to in order to get by, she felt mechanical to me. Likewise, her younger sister, Mellie, had potential, but she was often portrayed as sensitive and more loving, and I was getting vibes that, because of this, Mellie is supposed to be portrayed as a better person than her sister. And that rubbed me the wrong way.

We’ve seen that trope before, and I really don’t like it, because it’s not realistic. I have a younger sister, and, though she’s sensitivie, she’s definitely the tougher one out of the two of us. She would be Nina in this situation, not I.

But, like I’ve said, we’ve seen this before. An older sister filling in the parent role for herself and her sensitive, innocent younger sister, but is struggling to get by? An absentee parent? The older sister who must go to great lengths to keep her younger sister safe from the government after she gets in trouble/breaks the law/is selected for something? The older sister who discovers a secret, special, deadly ability that is so dangerous, suddenly she’s wanted by the government and goes into hiding with others like her?

The Hunger Games (at least, where family dynamics are concerned). Red Queen. The Young Elites. Angelfall. You guys, I’m tired of this trope. Authors, please stop writing it. Let the younger sibling be the one who does the work, for once, like Feyre from A Court of Thorns and Roses. Make them boys instead of girls. Or both, maybe. Just stop using this trope. I’ve seen it way too often.

In regards to the other characters, there were too many, and none of them were developed well enough to stand out except for Flynn. However, his…circumstance…made it very difficult for me to visualize him as a character, and this same circumstance also made me uncomfortable regarding his situation with Nina.

Don’t get me wrong; this is not a bad book by any means. All in all, this is actually a very okay one. It’s fun and different and thrilling, and, in terms of post-apocalyptic books, this brings something a little new to the table. But my inability to connect with the characters and my dislike of the sisters trope prevented me from enjoying this novel as much as my peers.


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The Stars Never Rise Stars Never Rise Duology Rachel Vincent Books Reviews

I FOUND THE STARS NEVER RISE TO BE

Not What I Expected
Better Than Anticipated

TO BE FRANK, I HAD A FEW RESERVATIONS ABOUT THE STARS NEVER RISE PRIOR TO READING.

I really loved Rachel Vincent’s Soul Screamer series. So much happened in those books that made me appreciate her as a writer because she told a great story, and tossed in a few surprises along the way.

But at the same time, I had a really hard time reading the first book in her Shifters series. In fact, if I would have read that book first, I never would have picked up her Soul Screamer series or The Stars Never Rise series.

SO I WAS VERY SCARED OF HOW THIS BOOK WAS GOING TO TURN OUT.

I wasn’t hooked on The Stars Never Rise when it first started.

I didn’t initially connect with the main character, her world, or the plot thus far. I was just there along for the ride for the first bit.

Then the first Degenerate attacked and everything changed for me. I quickly fell for this world and for the exorcists. I developed too many theories to list, and became invested in the rebel exorcist's success.

NINA WAS A WONDERFUL HEROINE.

She was resourceful and determined. She just wanted to protect her sister and to survive. Nina could have easily given up at any point in time and focused on herself, but she never did. Even when her world changed on her and she learned terrible truths, she kept on fighting for others.

MY LOVE FOR FINN IS COMPLEX.

I completely adored him from the moment we met. He made me want to learn more about this worth, he made me want to learn more about exorcists, and he made me want to root for him as a love interest.

But I was also very scared of him. I developed several theories early on about his backstory and possible future. And they worried me. Finn was a mystery. Between what he did not know but should, and what he knew but wouldn’t share, I wasn’t sure I was going to like the results.

THE PLOT OF THE STARS NEVER RISE WAS NOT WHAT I ANTICIPATED AT ALL.

Strangely, I am very happy to say that. I expected something more glorified and rigid, but I got something more along the lines of Supernatural. The characters were always on the move, the stakes were getting sharper, and there didn’t seem to be a way for this duology to end happily.

OVERALL

Overall, I’d say that The Stars Never Rise was one of my favorite books I have read lately. The world building was pretty good and the characters were pretty fun. Once I got over the initial bump, I couldn’t put the book down.

OFFICIAL JUDGEMENT

I definitely recommend The Stars Never Rise, especially if you are a paranormal YA fan.

QUOTATIONS

"Everything worth doing is a sin." (page 27)

"And honestly, it was kind of hard for me to worry about my immortal soul when my mortal body’s need for food and shelter was so much more urgent." (page 27)

"They can’t tell the truth. I think they’re allergic." (page 218)
I got halfway through this book, decided to DNF it, wrote a DNF review, picked it back up a few days later, and finished it.

Was giving this book a second chance worth it? Honestly, I’m not sure.

I liked My Soul to Take, and there was no reason why I shouldn’t have liked The Stars Never Rise. A post-apocalyptic world where, after an attack by the demons, a controlling ecclesiastical government was implemented? Teenage exorcists? It sounded so cool, and really unique.

The potential of this world is this novel’s strongest point. Everything else failed to make that leap from “all right” to “really good.”

Let’s talk about characters first. I liked them, but I couldn’t connect with them. While I commend Nina for doing what she needs to in order to get by, she felt mechanical to me. Likewise, her younger sister, Mellie, had potential, but she was often portrayed as sensitive and more loving, and I was getting vibes that, because of this, Mellie is supposed to be portrayed as a better person than her sister. And that rubbed me the wrong way.

We’ve seen that trope before, and I really don’t like it, because it’s not realistic. I have a younger sister, and, though she’s sensitivie, she’s definitely the tougher one out of the two of us. She would be Nina in this situation, not I.

But, like I’ve said, we’ve seen this before. An older sister filling in the parent role for herself and her sensitive, innocent younger sister, but is struggling to get by? An absentee parent? The older sister who must go to great lengths to keep her younger sister safe from the government after she gets in trouble/breaks the law/is selected for something? The older sister who discovers a secret, special, deadly ability that is so dangerous, suddenly she’s wanted by the government and goes into hiding with others like her?

The Hunger Games (at least, where family dynamics are concerned). Red Queen. The Young Elites. Angelfall. You guys, I’m tired of this trope. Authors, please stop writing it. Let the younger sibling be the one who does the work, for once, like Feyre from A Court of Thorns and Roses. Make them boys instead of girls. Or both, maybe. Just stop using this trope. I’ve seen it way too often.

In regards to the other characters, there were too many, and none of them were developed well enough to stand out except for Flynn. However, his…circumstance…made it very difficult for me to visualize him as a character, and this same circumstance also made me uncomfortable regarding his situation with Nina.

Don’t get me wrong; this is not a bad book by any means. All in all, this is actually a very okay one. It’s fun and different and thrilling, and, in terms of post-apocalyptic books, this brings something a little new to the table. But my inability to connect with the characters and my dislike of the sisters trope prevented me from enjoying this novel as much as my peers.