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These Broken Stars
Series: THE STARBOUND TRILOGY
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A romantic love story of Titanic proportions. The first book in the bestselling Starbound series. 'Intense, thrilling, and achingly beautiful.' - Marie Lu
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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 to 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 in this place 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.
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.
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These Broken Stars
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These Broken Stars by Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner receives high praise for its compelling blend of science fiction and romance. Reviewers highlight the book's rich character development, intense and thrilling narrative, and the beautifully imagined world. The story skilfully balances emotional depth with exciting survival elements, making it a captivating read for both young adults and adults. It is celebrated for its exploration of love, humanity, and moral dilemmas, leaving readers eager for the next instalment.
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ISBN: 9781743318522
Publisher: A&U Children's
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 28 November 2013
Country: Australia
Imprint: A&U Children
Audience: Teenage
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Width: 138.0mm
Height: 208.0mm
Weight: 404g
Pages: 384
About the Author
Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner are long-time friends and sometime flatmates who have travelled the world (but not yet the galaxy), covering every continent between them. Amie, who is the co-author of the Illuminae Files and the Aurora Cycle, lives in Melbourne, Australia. Meagan, who is also the author of the Hunted trilogy, lives in North Carolina in the US (though she considers herself an honorary Aussie). Together, they are the authors of The Other Side of the Sky, Beyond the End of the World, Unearthed and Undying, and the Starbound trilogy. You can find them at www.amiekaufman.com and www.meaganspooner.com
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