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The Fallen Stars

(The Star Child #2)

Stephanie Keyes (Goodreads Author)

4.27 · Rating details · 49 ratings · 24 reviews

When all is lost, he will have to make the ultimate decision.

Kellen St. James was just your average seventeen-year-old prodigy, until he eighty-sixed the Lord of Faerie and proposed to the Celtic Goddess, Calienta. But then everything in Kellen’s life gets turned upside-down when he and Cali end up on the run from a seriously irritated group of faeries. The worst part? The ...more

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Nov 26, 2013 Henrietta rated it liked it

With a book summary that suggests secrets and struggles, The Fallen Stars opens with things going awry when Kellen is about to have his most cherished moment with Calienta. Will Kellen make the right choice to honor his heritage?

To be honest, I wasn’t too fond of the first half of the story. Most of the crucial details about the prophecy weren’t revealed till much later in the book and I felt like not much was going on in the first portion. But when secrets were gradually revealed in the latter ...more

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Feb 18, 2021 Stephanie Keyes added it · (Review from the author) · review of another edition

The Fallen Stars, the second book in The Star Child series releases April 23rd, 2021. This time Kellen and Cali are on the run in the mortal world. Joined by Kellen's best friend Gabe, they go into hiding only to discover that there are Faeries in Maine, too...

The driverless car came to an abrupt, shuddering halt on the circular drive in the barren courtyard at Leeds. Three buildings stood on the tiny island that was Leeds, and a well-manicured lawn stretched out before us. I opened the car door ...more

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Jan 30, 2013 Kate’s Book Spot rated it it was amazing

Firstly I’d like to thank the author for sending me an e-copy of this book for her book tour.

I really enjoyed The Star Child and as always I felt a little bit concerned that the second book might not live up to my expectations – clearly I shouldn’t have worried because somehow The Fallen Stars managed to exceed all my expectations, it was fantastic!

The prologue hinted at more trouble for Kellen and Calienta, I was excited to see where this would take them so I quickly moved on to the first chapt Firstly I’d like to thank the author for sending me an e-copy of this book for her book tour.

I really enjoyed The Star Child and as always I felt a little bit concerned that the second book might not live up to my expectations – clearly I shouldn’t have worried because somehow The Fallen Stars managed to exceed all my expectations, it was fantastic!

The prologue hinted at more trouble for Kellen and Calienta, I was excited to see where this would take them so I quickly moved on to the first chapter and it seemed that there was a wedding about to take place. This was a lovely way to start the story but when it suddenly turned into a dangerous situation I knew that the adventure had begun! In no time at all I fell back into the storyline aided by gentle reminders of what had happened previously.

This time the story was predominantly set in the real world with the young couple, and Kellen’s friend Gabe, on the run and afraid of what the future held. With the second part of the prophecy hanging over their heads and magic weaving through their every move, they attempted to go into hiding.

There was lots of tension, firstly between Kellen and Gabe (something that intrigued me immensely) and also between Kellen and Calienta (but that was a different kind of tension altogether). Their relationship was much more intense this time and so wonderfully written to be exciting yet complex – this author really knows how to write a good kissing scene so watch out for those! The introduction of William complicated everything further and this was a twist that I particularly enjoyed.

Throughout the book the subject of trust was highlighted, Kellen and Calienta just didn’t know who to trust and I have to admit that I struggled with this too – I’m normally quite good at guessing who the bad guys are but I was stumped.

Towards the end I was pleased to discover lots of interesting new facts about Kellen, some of which were rather surprising. It led nicely to the ending which totally left me wanting more and hints at an amazing adventure in the next book – I can’t wait!!

This was a compelling and imaginative read that reeled me in and wouldn’t let go. Another hit for Stephanie Keyes! ...more

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Apr 07, 2013 J.B (Debbie) rated it it was amazing

The Fallen Stars is the 2nd book in the Star Child series and like book one, its an absolute smash hit! The Fallen stars begins where the first book left off, at Kellen and Calienta's wedding. However, being a Goddess and a Mortal usually means one thing............things are never going to go as planned and the love struck couple are once again propelled into a land of magic, mystery, faerie and uncertainty. They will be left wondering if their love and their very different lives will survive w ...more

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Apr 12, 2013 Heidi rated it really liked it

Kellen St. James (a mortal), his fiancée Calienta (a celtic Goddess) and his mortal friend Gabriel find themselves on the run after being chased by a group of faeries. All three are faced with difficult decisions that will have an impact on the rest of their lives. Will the dark side win?

After having taken part in the Fiction Addiction Book Tours Trailer reveal for the Fallen Stars I just knew that I had to read this book.

I have not had a huge amount of “experience” with fantasy books but was re ...more

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Apr 12, 2013 P. Reads rated it it was amazing

As this is the second book of A Star Child Trilogy, something already happened in the first book - A Star Child... Go and read it...and I will... well, read on...

When Kellen St James fulfilled the first part of the old prophecy into the last detail - refusing the immortal life - written in the coastal cave in Ireland, he thought that all he has to do is to marry his immortal Calienta, a goddess who's parents he saved and earn possibility to become immortal.

But that was not what his 'friends' in ...more

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Mar 22, 2013 Linn Halton rated it it was amazing

Shelves: ya-fantasy

“Magnificent!” Keyes’ imagination is on fire, and you will be delighted as the story of Kellen St James and Calienta continues in book two of The Star Child series. The story is compelling and the ending is perfect – you are left with a sense of real satisfaction and yet expectation for the final novel to come in this series.

Whilst fantasy is still very much in play, I love the every-day setting as we follow Kellen and Cali whilst they are on the run. The blend between normal life and fantasy is ...more

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Mar 07, 2013 Ginny rated it it was amazing

Shelves: paranormal-romance

I received an ARC of this book and read it in two days. I couldn't put it down. The Fallen Stars takes the reader beyond The Star Child and delves into the romance behind Kellen and Cali's relationship. A must-read for 2013. Readers who enjoyed books like Twilight, Beautiful Creatures, and Need will probably really enjoy this book. ...more

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May 08, 2013 Rachel W rated it it was amazing

Shelves: first-reads

definitely better than the first one, which is saying something because i loved that one too. The Fallen Stars seemed to make more sense than Star Child, even though it seemed to have more plot twists. there was a blooper on page 460, i think. it repeated the same thing it had said on 459. something about the amulet. anyway, awesome book.
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Feb 03, 2013 Aaron rated it it was amazing

Excellent characterization. Keyes' twists and turns instantly pull you into Kellen and Calienta's intense world. ...more

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Nov 17, 2013 Jenny in Neverland rated it it was amazing

Shelves: 2013, fantasy, ya

This is the second book in The Star Child trilogy (you can see my review of The Star Child here) and it was sent to me to review by Loveahappyending magazine. When I started reading this book, I was worried I wasn't going to remember the idea of the story as it has been a long time since I read the first one and it was an extremely in-depth storyline however after the first chapter I was relieved that the story of Kellen and Calienta just came swimming back to me like no time had passed at all. This is the second book in The Star Child trilogy (you can see my review of The Star Child here) and it was sent to me to review by Loveahappyending magazine. When I started reading this book, I was worried I wasn't going to remember the idea of the story as it has been a long time since I read the first one and it was an extremely in-depth storyline however after the first chapter I was relieved that the story of Kellen and Calienta just came swimming back to me like no time had passed at all. The Fallen Stars follows on nicely from The Star Child, Kellen St. James and Calentia, our two main characters and soon to be newly weds still aren’t safe from the Children Of Danu just yet. Cana, a C.O.D is out for revenge and Kellen and Cali have been forced to go on the run and into hiding. The worst part is that they have no idea why. With the help of Kellen’s best friend Gabe, Cali’s uncle, Dillion and other unexpected sources, they manage to overcome the obstacles the Children of Danu are throwing at them but Kellen gets stuck in the middle of yet another prophecy, threatening that he will turn evil and move over to the dark side. At the end of this jaw-dropping, tear-jerking and nail-biting story – which side will Kellen chose?

I found myself so completely drawn into this world it was like the pages were possessing me – I literally couldn’t stop reading! This book is written in 2 first person points of view – Kellen and Cali’s and it really worked. I particularly liked some of Cali’s chapters after she becomes mortal because it was really interesting and amusing to see how she reacted to everyday things like sandwiches and door handles that she had no previous knowledge of. I also liked that Kellen’s best friend Gabe plays a bigger part in this book. He was in The Star Child but only briefly and as Kellen’s story hasn’t been easy so far and is only getting worse it was nice that he had his best friend around and Gabe’s character definitely makes a dire situation more light-hearted. Despite the serious plotline however, Stephanie manages to easily introduce some humour into a scene without it feeling out of place and the line that particularly tickled me was, ” I often referred to him as The Turd. The presence of the word the in front of the word turd implied that roger had reached a certain status as a Turd – the highest level possible.”

The character development in these books is exceptional. As well as introducing new characters and referring back to old ones from the previous book, we’re still learning more and more about the current characters and to me, it feels like book #1 The Star Child literally only scratched the surface of what these characters are about. They’re constantly changing, all the time and I think that’s one of the main things that keeps you on the edge of your seat when reading these books – anything could happen! The Fallen Stars was extremely well-paced, nothing was rushed yet nothing was unnecessarily dragged out and despite the length of the book being 500 pages, the story doesn't divert off on any irrelevant sub-plots. Every aspect has its rightful place in the story and it all ties together nicely (and unexpectedly). I can’t fault Stephanie’s passion, ambition and consistency in these books. I have absolutely no idea how she has managed to come up with such an elaborate storyline but it is a truly special and unique idea and because of that she is becoming a prominent figure in Young Adult literature. The Fallen Stars was just as good if not better than The Star Child and I can’t wait to read the third instalment of this trilogy especially considering The Fallen Stars was left on such a cliff-hanger!

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Jul 27, 2014 Chloe rated it really liked it

After reading the first book in this trilogy, I fell in love with the storyline and all the characters within it. Now that I have read the second, I have fallen even deeper in love with it all. The first one was great, this one however, was as good, if not a tiny bit better. I loved every second of it, I was unable to put it down. I was too engrossed in the plot. It was absolutely Wonderful.

Something I enjoyed about it was the familiarity of it all and delving back in from where it left off pr After reading the first book in this trilogy, I fell in love with the storyline and all the characters within it. Now that I have read the second, I have fallen even deeper in love with it all. The first one was great, this one however, was as good, if not a tiny bit better. I loved every second of it, I was unable to put it down. I was too engrossed in the plot. It was absolutely Wonderful.

Something I enjoyed about it was the familiarity of it all and delving back in from where it left off previously.

The book begins with our two main protagonists waiting eagerly to become married to one another. Unfortunately, the couple will not get this chance as they're wedding is brought to a halt by old enemies, the Children of Danu.

Kellen's best man, and best friend, Gabe, somehow finds himself involved in this as well. In The Star Child, Gabe was more of a background character and only mentioned a few times, but in The Fallen Stars he is brought to the forefront of the story and you get to see a lot more of his personality and his friendship with Kellen. Gabe became my favourite character, and I found him to be very endearing due to his sudden determination to help, although he had only just been bought into the world that Calienta and Kellen are used to and because you can see just how much he cares and is protective over Kellen. Their friendship definitely blossoms throughout this story, as well as his friendship with Calienta.

Also we learn more about the prophecy which bought the adoring couple Kellen and Calienta together and could possibly tear them apart, dependent upon a decision that Kellen must make. Throughout, all you keep thinking is will he or won't he. It was most definitely unnerving to say the least.

I found Calienta and Kellen to be odd, but adorable. Their relationship is so unique and full of faith. When Calienta is forced into becoming mortal, she is faced with the problem of having to learn everything fully from scratch, but Kellen is there to guide her through it. Their love has definitely grown since the first book, and it becomes more intensified as the story progresses.

I really enjoyed the two person perspective in both books, and I am in desperate need to read the third, The Star Catcher, which again will begin from where the story so abruptly left off.

The ending left me wanting more and my emotions were everywhere by the end. Also, a cliffhanger. Why? I didn't want it to end. ...more

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Feb 05, 2013 Jackie rated it it was amazing

I am going to preface this review with the suggestion that you read The Star Child first. You could read The Fallen Stars without but you may be lost on some of the characters and the references that are made throughout the book. Like I said earlier The Fallen Stars picks up right where we left off. Kellen and Calienta are supposed to get married, but unfortunately before the ceremony can finish The C.O.D or Children of Danu show up and threaten Kellen, Calienta, Lugh and Bridget. With the weddi I am going to preface this review with the suggestion that you read The Star Child first. You could read The Fallen Stars without but you may be lost on some of the characters and the references that are made throughout the book. Like I said earlier The Fallen Stars picks up right where we left off. Kellen and Calienta are supposed to get married, but unfortunately before the ceremony can finish The C.O.D or Children of Danu show up and threaten Kellen, Calienta, Lugh and Bridget. With the wedding interrupted Cali is forced to take Kellen, herself, Gabe (Kellen’s best friend) and Alistair (Kellen’s Grandfather) into hiding. It doesn’t take long for the C.O.D to find them and they soon come to a conclusion that Cali will give up her Goddess status and Gabe will be in charge of the hideout’s location. While Cali is now adjusting to being a mortal they are all still in danger even when they feel they are safe. They must question everyone who befriends them or tries to speak with them. In the end it’s not the C.O.D who are the real danger it is a foe they have thought was already vanquished. Kellen is forced to choose between good and evil. He must decide where his loyalties lie even after losing everything. But, like all fairy tales things are not what they seem. In the end we are left wondering will Kellen and Cali get their happy ending or will evil forces prevail!

I can’t say enough about this book. I loved this addition to the Star Child series. Stephanie’s ability to pick up Kellen and Calienta’s story from the first book and take us on yet another journey is phenomenal. Even more characters and questions are put before us in this book and I for once can’t wait for the next installment. I have high hopes for Kellen and Cali. Now I also want to know what is going on with Gabe and who is this new big bad. Overall, this is a wonderfully written Young Adult Fantasy book. If you are looking for a good story, awesome characters and a world you could fall into and get lost in then The Star Child and The Fallen Stars are books you want to read ASAP.
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Aug 08, 2014 Sophie rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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When I read book one in this series, The Star Child, I was loving fantasy books at the time and though that was one of the most enjoyable fantasy novels I’d read, I’ve since gone off that kind of novel a little bit. But not one to resist Stephanie Keyes stunning writing, I threw myself into The Fallen Stars and recaptured my love for the fantasy novel. As much as I was a fan of The Star Child, The Fallen Stars was even better and has lef ...more

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Sep 17, 2014 Genesis Sheli (Whispering Chapters) rated it really liked it

Shelves: arc-print, blog-tour

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I expected a little more from this book but I found it to be slow the majority of it. While it is still a great story and it is portrayed wonderfully, I had a problem with the pacing and romance. The Star Child had a pacing that I loved because a lot of stuff kept happening, one after the other, and the romance between Calienta and Kellen was so beautiful. In The Fallen Stars, Cali and Kellen’s journey continues when they are about to get married but Cali’s a ...more

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Apr 29, 2013 Tracy Riva rated it really liked it

Shelves: adult-or-young-adult, fantasy, new-adult, suspense, supernatural, teens, young-adult

After a somewhat halting start in which Calienta, aka Cali, was largely a emotional basket case due to becoming human this book started to pick up steam. As the focus moved from Cali's decision to take on a mortal life and give up her immortality and all that implied and began to focus more on the central conflict of good versus evil and whether the second half of an ancient prophecy would become true it really got interesting.

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Aug 14, 2014 Jo Hughes rated it it was amazing

I would like to thank Jenny at Neverland Tours and Stephanie Keyes for sending me a copy of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review.

We catch up with Kellen and Calienta just as they are about to be married, but as with all stories things don’t go to plan and they just manage to escape with their lives.

On the run from with Kellen’s friend Gabe, they are don’t know why they faieries attacked or why they want Kellen, add to the fact that they are not sure who to trust, this makes this se ...more

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Jun 22, 2014 Pratr- Authors rated it really liked it

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Kellen St James and Calienta get as far as NEARLY getting married. then all hell breaks loose, again, and they find themselves, along with Gabe Stewart, Kellen's best friend and room mate from college, on the run from Cali's auntie, and lord knows who else. BUT no one is quite sure why! Secrest are revealed, and the plot, as they says, thickens!

I enjoyed this one, MUCH more than book one. its still clean and with minimal violence, so i would still let my 13 yr old read it BUT it flows better, mo ...more

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Jun 16, 2014 Debbie rated it really liked it

Shelves: young-adult, paranormal

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Aug 04, 2014 Lynsey James rated it it was amazing

I was lucky enough to review The Star Child, the first book in this amazing series and I was thrilled to get the opportunity to review the second. This book continues the story of Kellen and Calienta, two teenagers entangled in a world of ancient prophecies, pissed-off faeries and an ever-growing mutual attraction. I was super excited to read this and I wasn’t disappointed.

The characters are rich and relatable, while Keyes continues their development from The Star Child with effortless ease. I e ...more

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Sep 11, 2014 BestChickLit.com rated it really liked it

Magic, mystery and a lot of heartbreak are the order of the day in The Fallen Stars.

Stephanie Keyes returns readers to the Star Child series at a crucial point in Kellen and Calienta’s lives and I welcomed back the characters as they were pushed to the brink. Things go wrong almost immediately; the action kicks in and the mystery levels crank up a notch as we discover a previous battle still, in fact, rages on.

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Jul 11, 2016 Annie rated it it was amazing

The second book in the Star Child series is a strong follow up which doesn't disappoint even for a second. Kellan, Calienta, and Gabe kept me reading from the first page as they dragged me through a world I recognized but was continually surprised by. I laughed, gasped, and even cried as they took me along on their journey. I’m not sure that I’m ready for it to all end in the next installment yet I can’t stop myself from moving on to know what’s in store next. ...more

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Jun 24, 2013 Lauren Kilinc rated it liked it

Like the star child I feel this book was ok! It's the same for me I don't feel much for the characters and even though the book is well written the story isn't really for me. I found it over whelming and un clear at times. There are a lot characters in the books and I prefer to be able to connect with only a few! A great baddie though and I liked the cliff hanger

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Author Stephanie Keyes is a geek, a dreamer, and a hopeless romantic who writes books ranging from young adult fantasy to adult contemporary romance. Keyes won the RONE Award for Best YA Book of 2019 and took 2nd place in the Romance Writers of America Athena Awards For Excellence in NA & YA Fiction for The Spellbinder’s Sonata. As a romance author, she was a finalist in the 2018 International Boo ...more