I felt that this tension was used well to push the plot along but there was very little given away about the cultures of these empires, the deeper implications of their feud and the actual implications on Moray. She begins her sophomore year with new clothes and friendly smiles for her fellow students, which attract the romantic attentions of a kind senior athlete. Scavenge the Stars (Scavenge the Stars, 1), From rising-star author Tara Sim comes an epic new YA fantasy duologya gender-swapped. --, 's premise is original and its world unique."--. Learn more. Praise for Scavenge the Stars: This retelling of The Count of Monte Cristo carries all the weight of a classic revenge tale, emulating the original's epic scope and maintaining a plot that tantalizingly paces its reveals..The clashing agendas and alliances make for a sweeping tale of revenge, backstabbery, and old-fashioned . The story follows the survivors as they struggle to find shelter, scavenge for supplies, and face various threats . Teen & Young Adult Sword & Sorcery Fantasy, Learn more how customers reviews work on Amazon, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers (January 7, 2020). Watch the stars, and see yourself running with them. , When it is dark enough, you can see the stars. , Silently, one by one, in the infinite meadows of heaven, blossomed the lovely stars, the forget-me-nots of the angels. . Scavenge the Stars by Tara Sim 3.9 Paperback $9.99 $10.99 Save 9% Hardcover $16.99 Paperback $9.99 eBook $9.99 Audiobook $0.00 View All Available Formats & Editions Ship This Item Qualifies for Free Shipping Buy Online, Pick up in Store Check Availability at Nearby Stores Instant Purchase But it seems flat to human sight because it is so extensive. , We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars. , The number of fixed stars which observers have been able to see without artificial powers of sight up to this day can be counted. For me as a reader, I needed more hints on the main plot line to build those connections earlier. Trouble signing in? But for now, make these quotes about stars and stardust your source of inspiration. With a younger sister thats ready to get married, everything seems to be right on track until she collapses during a dinner with a potential husband and his family. Then it seeps through your veins and swims inside your blood and becomes every part of you." - C. JoyBell C. 20. This title will be released on August 1, 2023. One where the sails are so tall it seems like you have clouds pushing you along instead of a canvas blowing in the wind. For the remainder of Edens freshman year, she withdraws from her family and becomes increasingly full of hatred for Kevin and the world she feels failed to protect her. This was your typical and mostly enjoyable ya fantasy which is going to fall into every trope going. taking a bullet for his daughter, Amaya, and passes away peacefully in her arms, telling her he loves her and information on the person responsible for leaking the supply of fake coins that are causing a disaster in the city-state of Moray, It's revealed later that Boon is Aran and that he had metaphorically killed himself, Kamon Mercado becomes depressed and is even willing to have his son kill him when he learns that his distribution of fake gold coins to make himself wealthy led to his daughter being infected with an illness linked to the coins and. Nebulae are not just where stars are born, they could also be remnants of dead stars. The older you get, the brighter your star will shine. 21. Thank you to Fantastic Flying Book Club, Netgalley, and Disney-Hyperion for this free copy. Feeling rejected, Charlie, an artist, is drawn into a destructive new relationship with her sexy older co-worker, a "semifamous" local musician who's obviously a junkie alcoholic. All thoughts and opinions are my own. "But it is the nature of stars to cross." TEENS & YOUNG ADULT SCIENCE FICTION & FANTASY, by "Don't you know that you are a shooting star?" Amber Smith You could feel these side characters and their secrets were key to the underlying plot, if you like to speculate how things connect in a book then this will be a read youll enjoy. - The Fault in Our Stars, John Green, "The stars thin-scattered made the heavens large." & Star Quote to Inspire Uplift and Make Every Day Brighter Teamwork, Constantine Johnny / Moment / Getty Images, Star Quote to Inspire Uplift and Make Every Day Brighter Neil Armstrong, Star Quote to Inspire Uplift and Make Every Day Brighter Stephenie Meyer, SandraKavas / iStock / Getty Images Plus. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. I was on the edge of my seat until the last page of this story. - Martin Luther King, We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars. - Oscar Wilde, "I like the night. The sounds of seagulls and the creaking of the wood surround you as you . - "If Today Was Your Last Day," Nickelback, "No one can stop us now/ 'Cause we are all made of stars" - "We Are All Made of Stars," Moby, "If you wanna see the wonders of the age/ You must follow the evening star" - "Evening Star," Kenny Rogers, "When I have a terrible need of shall I say the word religion, then I go out and paint the stars." A good read but seems to build up for book 2, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 23, 2020, Reviewed in Germany on January 19, 2020. Everything was going well until she rescued a young man that almost drowned named Boon. Spoken About Steve Rogers. Please try again. Their friendly, familiar patterns are constant companions, unchanging, out there. , Maybe thats what life is a wink of the eye and winking stars. , Look at the stars. Tolkien, 'The Lord of the Rings'. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Categories: In another place, we got a peek of Cayo, a retired gambler who tried his best to get back from his dark past by trying to earn his fathers trust by working on the harbour and taking care of logistics. Tara Sim is a YA author found in the wilds of the Bay Area, California. His regret for his ugly behavior in the past was clearly shown through Sims eloquent wordings, making his redemption arc even more appealing than before. "Scavenge the Stars is a garrote of a book, and by the time you realize it, it'll already have you by the throat. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club thats right for you for free. {series review} Sim's retelling of The Count of Monte Cristo is a gender bender. Which, incidentally, I have never read. Try again. Book reviews, interviews, editors' picks, and more. Copyright 2023 Kirkus Media LLC. Not sure but I'm loving each and every adventure that I'm going on right now. Just like each star is unique yet makes the universe what it is, the light in you makes you who you are. Counterfeit. Tara Sim's latest duology, Scavenge the Stars, is a genderbent retelling of The Count of Monte Cristo that's full of vengeance and the all-consuming need to take revenge against those who have. All thoughts and opinions are my own. The story was filled with action and I loved the pirate vibes we got to see throughout the story.Realism. This is to say all of those details were during the first %30 of the book which I enjoyed the most but I began to get a little restless and bored as I continued. In conclusion, Scavenge the Stars was a marvellous gender-swapped fantasy that brings a lot in the table. I do hope there is a map in the finished book. I dont see it being a problem for everyone as it is still extremely well written, Id go as far as saying one the better written books Ive read this year. I thought the balance achieved by switching the gender of the main character was really well done. A. I. Skywalker. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. - Cosmos, Carl Sagan, "Surely the stars are images of love." As this is the first book in a series, I cant fully judge this aspect yet, but from what I saw, this was a story loosely based on The Count of Monte Cristo but mostly a story of revenge. TEENS & YOUNG ADULT FICTION | A shining star never gets lost in darkness. "A star falls from the sky and into your hands. From rising-star author Tara Sim comes an epic new YA fantasy duologya gender-swapped The Count of Monte Cristo retelling that's perfect for fans of All the Stars and Teeth by Adalyn Grace. During winter, dont forget to look for one of the most prominent constellations: Orion the Hunter. Scavenge the Stars (2020) / Ravage the Dark (2021) Tara Sim. And the more she realizes she must trust no one?Initial ThoughtsFive words. influencers in the know since 1933. We dont share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we dont sell your information to others. Scavenge The Stars is available from Amazon, Book Depository, and other good retailers as of January 7th 2020. Tara Sims writing style was also one of the highlights of the book for me. | Contact Us No matter how old you get or wherever you are, you'll always be my little superstar. Even if they remain out of reach, you'll still go further than if you didn't bother to try. A retelling of a classic novel is an extra boon. Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2020. Publisher: Not specified. When she ignores the captains orders and rescues a mysterious manwho goes by the name Boonfrom drowning, Silverfish is told that her sentence aboard the ship will be extended. I loved it, and am already excited for the sequel." Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Lewis. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club thats right for you for free. Youll soon become familiar with this figure thanks to the red Betelgeuse and the brilliant Rigel stars at opposite corners. Until that point, as Ive mentioned, Tara has left us a lot of room to use our own imaginations to try and connect the dots. Don't hide the real you behind clouds of darkness; let your light shine as brightly as the star you are inside. Sometimes I prefer the movie) plus a young Henry Cavill has a small role in it and I probably should have made myself a Monte Cristo sandwich just to top it off . Shes an occasional digital artist on. This grittily provocative debut explores the horrors of self-harm and the healing power of artistic expression. Eligible for Return, Refund or Replacement within 30 days of receipt. Actual rating 4.5 but when you give me a queer revenge plot story with two characters I super loved and got invested inI'm all in. I havent read the Count of Monte Cristo before, so I didnt know what to expect with this Scavenge the Stars is the first book in a Duology which is a loose retelling of the classic The Count of Monte Cristo but with a gender swap meaning our main character is female. Zharo. I typically find books that are centered around the ocean, islands, ships, basically nautical stories in general hard to enjoy for some reason but I did enjoy this! Not ever, and a chillingly believable death threat. As they get bigger and the gravity gets stronger, they begin to collapse from all that pressure that the center begins to form a white-hot core. You get a gold star for a year well-lived. Scavenge the Stars is the first book in a Duology which is a loose retelling of the classic The Count of Monte Cristo but with a gender swap meaning our main character is female. I gave this book 3 stars, not because I didnt enjoy reading it. Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2020. Enhancements you chose aren't available for this seller. "Alive with myth, mystery, and glorious romance, will keep hearts pounding and pages turning til the stunning conclusion. COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO RETELLING Im all about that. Sometimes things look a lot closer than they are. , He counts the stars and calls them all by name. , If people sat outside and looked at the stars each night, Ill bet theyd live a lot differently. , It is the stars, the stars above us, govern our conditions. , My thoughts are stars I cant fathom into constellations. , Ye stars! Publication date: 07 January 2020. fiction fantasy young adult adventurous emotional fast-paced. It was like having snapshots but not the whole picture. Note - Your default password is the last 4 numbers of your library card. Sometimes I prefer the movie) plus a young Henry Cavill has a small role in it and I probably should have made myself a Monte Cristo sandwich just to top it off . This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers. Since the book is a gender bent retelling of The Count of Monte Cristo, I decided to rewatch the movie (haha yes Im that person! I wasnt sure on this one in the beginning, but I ended up really enjoying it. Please try again. Boon ends up giving her a new identity as the Countess Yamaa and wealth, and she sets sail back to her home city-state of Moray. by I started this book feeling excited. fiction fantasy young . Her freedom which was right in front of her eyes was immediately delayed for a month. Similarly, I enjoyed the gender bending twist on the characters as well as the seaside city of Moray as a setting. It might be too late for Cayo to realise that the step will tear his family apart. Its when they meet that I started to struggle to see how they were going to connect, what they meant to the plot and each other, it wasnt until the end it started to become clearer, but I still have a bit of confusion on them that I hope is cleared up in the second book. She can often be found in the wilds of the Bay Area, California. The story had range of characters as people of colour and different sexualities and all receive equal portrayal and equality. To me, you're an all-star every day! It was narrated as if the readers were supposed to know about it already, when in fact, this is the first of the series and no one knows about this story, let alone the historical rivalry between two nations, which is implied in. Her freedom which was right in front of her eyes was immediately delayed for a month. Shipping cost, delivery date, and order total (including tax) shown at checkout. Scavenge the Stars by Tara Sim follows Amaya as she plots revenge on the man who ruined her life in this retelling of The Count of Monte Cristo. The critics lay themselves open to an obvious retort: we tell them to go and find a hotter place. , There is no shortage of fault to be found amid our stars , The nitrogen in our DNA, the calcium in our teeth, the iron in our blood, the carbon in our apple pies were made in the interiors of collapsing stars. Such a constellation was he to me. , Look up at the stars and not down at your feet. A retelling is one of my favorite tropes. Right from the beginning, I was reeled in. Apart from the obvious revenge trope, it also has great additions of an authentic self-finding calling and a remarkable redemption mission. Not like on a sailboat but on a real ship. Reviewed in Germany on January 19, 2020. All quotes in this review are taken from the Advanced Reader Copy and Disclaimer: I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. Betrayal. Im calling it now. Audio CD. But it will serve as a starting point to help you recognize actual constellations. Despite the connections finally being made by the side characters in the last stage of the book, there are still so many unanswered questions left. - Van Gogh, "You could be the moon/ And still be jealous of the stars" - "Learning to Live With Me," Gary Allan, "Fly me to the moon/ Let me play among the stars." Amaya had a hard life and many of the other characters experience personal tragedies which only serve to motivate them further. But the more entangled she becomes in this game of deceptionand as her path intertwines with the son of the man shes plotting to bring downthe more she uncovers about the truth of her past. Audio CD. Shes very close to fulfilling the debt and only has a couple of days left on the boat, leaving her all excited to see her mother again on her birthday next week. Tolkien "I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night." - Sarah William "There wouldn't be a sky full of stars if we were all meant to wish on the same one." - Frances Clark "Only in the darkness can you see the stars." - Martin Luther King Jr. All rights reserved. I thought it was really well done here.Plot twists. At 17, Amaya Silverfish Chandra is a prisoner aboard a debt collectors ship, where she has been worked to the bone under the watchful eye of Capt. 14-18), by I've been trying to get into this book for almost a week now and can't seem to make it past page 44, so I think it's a sign that this is right book/wrong reader. Twinkle twinkle, birthday star. Although these two main characters and their journeys were magnificent, one thing that bothered me quite a lot was the narrative when it comes to worldbuilding. I didnt mind this as the first part of the book does a really good job of introducing and making you care about both characters separately. --, extraordinary debut, at once familiar and utterly original. This happens when the protostar gets smaller but increases its temperature. Moray the neutral land in the middle. The List Price is the suggested retail price of a new product as provided by a manufacturer, supplier, or seller. Amaya and Cayo's quests for vengeance and redemption will tear them-and you-apart, even as they uncover the terrible truths that bind them together. Amaya wants one thing: revenge against the man who ruined her family and stole the life she once had. Tara Sim is a YA and adult fantasy author found in the wilds of the Bay Area, California. "Not only do we live among the stars, the stars live within us." Be curious. , The stars are the apexes of what wonderful triangles! It is only my opionion but I would not recommend it to you. Happy birthday! Amaya, or Scavenge the Stars is a gender-swapped retelling of The Count of Monte Cristo. A rags-to-riches story with the promise of revenge. The atoms that make up your body were once forged inside stars, and the causes of even the smallest event are virtually infinite and connected with the whole in incomprehensible ways. 3 stars. It was a solid first instalment with great potential to be developed in the sequel. Anyone who needs to be reminded that they're not the center of the universe needs only to look up at the star-filled sky. Like you keep reading just for her way with words. My interest was kept throughout the book by the countless twists, no one is as they seem, and everyone hides a secret that you just dont know when will be revealed. And the more she realizes she must trust no one. Sadly, the whole book disappointed me. This item can be returned in its original condition for a full refund or replacement within 30 days of receipt. Perhaps we will see them in the next book.Series ValueI would continue with this series. When Amaya rescues a mysterious stranger from drowning, she fears her rash actions have earned her a longer sentence on the debtor ship where she's been held captive for years. Working together, tiny stars light the universe. The two protagonists are both wonderfully flawed and once their paths cross you witness such growth in them both. 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