Review by Ronny
A Sky Full of Stars is a charming romance with a mysterious twist.
Favourite Quote:
Tristan smiled, and Charlotte realised, with a jolt, that it was the first time she’d seen him looking cheerful since she’d met him. She was surprised at how much more attractive it made him, as his greenish-blue eyes crinkled at the corners.
Book Synopsis:
Charlotte James prefers having her head in the stars to having her feet on the ground.
Moving around for her job as an astronomical archivist gives Charlotte plenty of opportunity to avoid putting down roots. When she accepts a post in the idyllic Somerset village of Lower Brambleton to archive an old observatory before its demolition, all that is on her mind is a chance to preserve the treasures of this remarkable place and another summer without having to settle down.
Tristan Ashcombe is managing the development of Observatory Field and as far as he’s concerned, the sooner the observatory is razed to the ground the better. The building holds complicated memories for him and his family, memories he’s ready to put behind him.
But as Charlotte’s work begins to unravel mysteries from a complex past, she realises that there’s more to Tristan and Lower Brambleton than first impressions would suggest. Will Charlotte discover more than she bargained for, will she manage to avoid losing her heart in the process or is her fate already written in the stars?
Review:
This book was a fun and entertaining read. I adore cozy English romances because they often leave me feeling happy and require nothing from me. I can just sit back and enjoy the story unfolding on the pages. I liked this book; it was surprisingly interesting, contained a mystery that was well thought out, and captured my attention. Charlotte has taken on a summer job cataloguing items at an old Observatory Field in a small English town. Charlotte quickly realizes that this Observatory has a rich and secretive history that seems connected to Tristan’s family. I liked the mystery surrounding the Observatory and Tristan’s family because it was interesting and filled with drama and tragedy. The ending has some pretty dramatic twists and had me frantically turning the page. The mystery aspects of the story also worked really well with the overall romance that was unfolding. It was a great tool to use to have Tristan and Charlotte spend more time together.
I enjoyed Tristan and Charlotte’s chemistry. They have that angry, stiff banter happening between them for the first part of the book, which is right up my alley. There is just something so satisfying about watching that angry banter turn into something softer and romantic. I loved watching as Lorelai (Tristan’s grandmother) and Comet (Charlotte’s dog) play matchmaker and create situations where the two MCs have to spend time together. It was really cute and a lot of fun… mainly because Comet’s actions often led to moments of messy chaos. Even though this is a charming romance, these two characters face some real and challenging hurdles that they have to overcome in order to become a couple.
A Sky Full of Stars is a fabulous romance with a lot of heart, drama, and romance.
Thank you Boldwood Books and Rachel’s Random Resources for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
