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Content Warnings: abuse, amputation, anxiety, blood, burning/burns, child abuse, death/dying, emotional abuse, experimentation, family conflict, gore, graphic death, kidnapping, mass deaths, mild sexual content, murder, mutilation, nightmares, scars, starvation
Slip into a lush world of magic, stardust, and monsters in this spellbinding contemporary fantasy from debut author Georgia Summers.
For centuries, the Everlys have seen their best and brightest disappear, taken as punishment for a crime no one remembers, for a purpose no one understands. Their tormentor, a woman named Penelope, never ages, never grows sick – and never forgives a debt.
Violet Everly was a child when her mother left on a stormy night, determined to break the curse. When Marianne never returns, Penelope issues an ultimatum: Violet has ten years to find her mother, or she will take her place. Violet is the last of the Everly line, the last to suffer. Unless she can break the curse first.
Her hunt leads her into a seductive magical underworld of power-hungry scholars, fickle gods and monsters bent on revenge. And into the path of Penelope's quiet assistant, Aleksander, who she knows cannot be trusted – and yet to whom she finds herself undeniably drawn.
With her time running out, Violet will travel the edges of the world to find Marianne and the key to the city of stardust, where the Everly story began.
★★★★★ — obsessed
🔥🔥 — smoldering
The City of Stardust by Georgia Summers is a spellbinding contemporary fantasy that takes readers on a journey into a lush world of magic, stardust, and monsters. The story revolves around Violet Everly, the last of the Everly line, who embarks on a quest to find her missing mother and break a curse that has plagued her family for generations.
The book captures the reader's attention from the start with its mysterious doors and a tone reminiscent of Neil Gaiman's Stardust. The author skillfully weaves a tale of intrigue, blending elements of romance and fantasy. The character of Aleksander, Penelope's quiet assistant, adds depth to the story, and readers empathize with his struggles against Penelope's mistreatment.
The world-building in The City of Stardust is magnificent. The author creates a captivating blend of a steampunk world and a modern setting, known as "elsewhere." The lore and the twists and turns of the plot keep readers hooked, with subtle clues peppered throughout the narrative. When the truth is finally revealed, it hits with such impact that the world seems to stop, leaving readers shouting, "Oh, my God!"
Georgia Summers' writing style is captivating, immersing readers in the story and making it difficult to put the book down. The uniqueness and intrigue of the plot make it a standout read, and the tortured soul of Aleksander tugs at the heartstrings. The emotional depth and the author's ability to elicit strong emotions, including tears, make this book an unforgettable experience.
In conclusion, The City of Stardust is an exceptional release of 2024. It delivers a mesmerizing blend of magic, mystery, and romance, leaving readers enthralled until the very last page. Fans of Adrienne Young's The Unmaking of June Farrow will appreciate the mysterious door elements, while lovers of Neil Gaiman's Stardust will find a familiar tone. I highly recommend this book to anyone seeking a unique and captivating fantasy read.
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