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Stars Above
A Lunar Chronicles Collection
400 pages
A nostalgic, bittersweet, and deeply romantic victory lap through a beloved sci-fi fairytale universe.
What it feels like
Reading this collection feels like coming home to old friends after a long, arduous journey. The pacing is brisk and episodic, offering bite-sized glimpses into the formative heartbreaks and quiet triumphs that shaped a beloved cast of cyborgs, pilots, and runaway princesses. There is a distinct atmosphere of nostalgia that permeates the pages, balancing the dread-soaked reality of a galactic plague and oppressive regimes with the sun-warmed comfort of found family and enduring romance. The prose is accessible and cinematic, effortlessly blending the magic of classic fairytales with sleek sci-fi elements. It is a deeply satisfying emotional experience designed specifically to delight devoted fans, moving gracefully from poignant, bittersweet origin stories to a joyous, swoon-worthy happily-ever-after.
- Mood
- bittersweet
- wondrous
- hopeful
- cozy
- Tone
- earnest
- romantic
- nostalgic
- adventurous
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- found family · origins of heroism · enduring hope · burden of destiny · power of love
- The writing
- Accessible and cinematic, seamlessly weaving classic fairytale motifs into sleek, emotionally resonant science fiction.
- The arc
- Transitions from the poignant, often painful origins of beloved heroes to a deeply satisfying and joyous romantic culmination.
- Who it's for
- Devoted fans craving closure and backstory for their favorite cyborgs and space-faring royals, as well as readers who love swoony, character-driven sci-fi.
Content notes
- child abandonment
- terminal illness
- emotional abuse
- body modification trauma
About the book
The enchantment continues.... The universe of the Lunar Chronicles holds stories - and secrets - that are wondrous, vicious, and romantic.
The Keeper: A prequel to the Lunar Chronicles, showing a young Scarlet and how Princess Selene came into the care of Michelle Benoit.
Glitches: In this prequel to Cinder, we see the results of the plague play out, and the emotional toll it takes on Cinder. Something that may, or may not, be a glitch....
The Queen’s Army: In this prequel to Scarlet, we’re introduced to the army Queen Levana is building, and one soldier in particular who will do anything to keep from becoming the monster they want him to be.
Carswell’s Guide to Being Lucky: Thirteen-year-old Carswell Thorne has big plans involving a Rampion spaceship and a no-return trip out of Los Angeles.
After Sunshine Passes By: In this prequel to Cress, we see how a nine-year-old Cress ended up alone on a satellite, spying on Earth for Luna.
The Princess and the Guard: In this prequel to Winter, we see a young Winter and Jacin playing a game called the Princess and the Guard...
The Little Android: A retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Little Mermaid,” set in the world of The Lunar Chronicles.
The Mechanic: In this prequel to Cinder, we see Kai and Cinder’s first meeting from Kai’s perspective. Something Old, Something New: In this epilogue to Winter, friends gather for the wedding of the century...
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