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The Star Shepherd
In a world where the light from the stars is the only thing that keeps the world safe from dark creatures, a boy, his dog, and the town baker's daughter must race to rescue the stars and find his father, the local Star Shepherd, before too many stars fall from the sky.
320 pages, Hardcover
First published September 10, 2019
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Dan Haring
2 books93 followersDan Haring is from a tiny town in Utah and has been drawing and writing for most of his life. He earned his degree in animation from BYU and has worked on such films as The Incredible Hulk and Disney's Tangled. He lives in Utah with his wife and children.
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January 4, 2020
I was initially pulled in by the cover art and title. This story proved to be very refreshing and original. Stars are falling out the sky at unimaginable rates and Kyro must find out why.
Kyro is a simple boy who just wants his fathers attention and to be recognized as a Star Shepherd. He goes on this amazing adventure to find out what is going on with the stars and gets involved in so much more.
The idea that the stars are put in the sky in certain places to protect the people from the darkness is such a brilliant idea and I absolutely loved it.
The idea that there is a special group of people who watch and protect these stars to keep them in the sky is amazing.
The lore built into the story is the best part to me.
There are few tidbits that were left unanswered but they aren’t huge to where it’s bothersome. It keeps it open just it case a second is ever written but it doesn’t need it either.
The characters were all likeable, it only in a few small occasions did it drop but overall I kept wanting to read more.
Kyro is a simple boy who just wants his fathers attention and to be recognized as a Star Shepherd. He goes on this amazing adventure to find out what is going on with the stars and gets involved in so much more.
The idea that the stars are put in the sky in certain places to protect the people from the darkness is such a brilliant idea and I absolutely loved it.
The idea that there is a special group of people who watch and protect these stars to keep them in the sky is amazing.
The lore built into the story is the best part to me.
There are few tidbits that were left unanswered but they aren’t huge to where it’s bothersome. It keeps it open just it case a second is ever written but it doesn’t need it either.
The characters were all likeable, it only in a few small occasions did it drop but overall I kept wanting to read more.
May 20, 2019
I received an ARC of this book from EdelweissPlus.
High marks for originality and a sympathetic and believable young hero. The plot moves along briskly, and there's room for a sequel even though things are wrapped up quite satisfactorily. What keeps this from higher rating is VERY sloppy world-building. Although the basic premise is interesting, nothing about how it works really makes a lot of sense and the geography is just nuts. Nothing, it seems, is more than a day or two's walk from home even though the terrain encompasses deserts (one on either side of home), forest, mountains, and ocean. Just because it's a fantasy doesn't mean the world doesn't have to have some kind of consistency with the laws of physics, geology and so on.
High marks for originality and a sympathetic and believable young hero. The plot moves along briskly, and there's room for a sequel even though things are wrapped up quite satisfactorily. What keeps this from higher rating is VERY sloppy world-building. Although the basic premise is interesting, nothing about how it works really makes a lot of sense and the geography is just nuts. Nothing, it seems, is more than a day or two's walk from home even though the terrain encompasses deserts (one on either side of home), forest, mountains, and ocean. Just because it's a fantasy doesn't mean the world doesn't have to have some kind of consistency with the laws of physics, geology and so on.
June 4, 2019
Super original and fresh with a fascinating world.
March 18, 2025
It’s been a minute since I’ve read something with such a well thought out and original mythology. It does go to the middle-grade well of tropes for such beats as, “adults are dumb” and “my single father hasn’t been the same since mom died”, but otherwise, “The Star Shepherd” is an imaginative, immersive read. Kyro is a kind, sympathetic protagonist. He’s never petulant or unlikable, as so many young protagonists can be in YA or juvenile fiction. There aren’t a lot of laughs in this book, but I think that’s ok. It’s nice to see a serious, sweeping epic adventure that’s made for kids. The illustrations are also great. I’m always drawn to the steampunk aesthetic and stories that mix fantasy elements with man made marvels.
June 22, 2019
The cover of THE STAR SHEPHERD is stunning and perfectly captures the heart of this story about a boy named Kyro who wants nothing more than to help his father return fallen stars to the sky. In the opening chapters, Kyro rescues his very first star on his own, transfers the star-heart to its new casing, and launches it skyward. It's such a beautiful moment—but not without darkness and a hint of the dangers to come.
When more and more stars begin to fall and there are sightings of the dark creatures venturing forth from the shadows, Kyro teams up with his friend Andra, striking out together to save the stars and the villages they light from above.
From the watchtower with a mechanical rotating chair to the legends of how stars were first hung in the sky, co-authors Dan Haring and MarcyKate Connolly write with such imagination. And the internal illustrations bring everything to life.
Loved this story!!
When more and more stars begin to fall and there are sightings of the dark creatures venturing forth from the shadows, Kyro teams up with his friend Andra, striking out together to save the stars and the villages they light from above.
From the watchtower with a mechanical rotating chair to the legends of how stars were first hung in the sky, co-authors Dan Haring and MarcyKate Connolly write with such imagination. And the internal illustrations bring everything to life.
Loved this story!!
September 11, 2019
Kyro and his father are star shepherds, they help stars who fall to the ground by sending them back to the sky. But more stars than ever are falling and Kyro’s father disappears. Kyro and his friend Andra have to find out what’s happening to save his father, the stars, and their works from the darkness that the stars hold back.
Kyro is a very likable character who is eager for more responsibility. Andra is a strong friend who doesn’t care if the other people in the town don’t like Kyro, who she calls “Starboy.” Together they’re the perfect adventuring pair.
The mythology of their world is such a unique conglomeration of stars, mythical creatures, ancient robots, and normal people.
The plot has plenty of twists and exciting action. Kids will eagerly join Kyro on his adventure to save the falling stars.
Kyro is a very likable character who is eager for more responsibility. Andra is a strong friend who doesn’t care if the other people in the town don’t like Kyro, who she calls “Starboy.” Together they’re the perfect adventuring pair.
The mythology of their world is such a unique conglomeration of stars, mythical creatures, ancient robots, and normal people.
The plot has plenty of twists and exciting action. Kids will eagerly join Kyro on his adventure to save the falling stars.
April 1, 2020
I have finally read all of Marcykate Connolly's books! (Well, all the ones that are out)
I've fallen in love with her writing style and I have gone one some incredible adventures with her characters and I can't wait to go on more!
The Star Shepherd's cover is just beautiful, as is the story inside.
If you like robots then this book is just for you!
Dan Haring came up with such a unique storyline and the years of hard work definitely paid of in my opinion!
I've fallen in love with her writing style and I have gone one some incredible adventures with her characters and I can't wait to go on more!
The Star Shepherd's cover is just beautiful, as is the story inside.
If you like robots then this book is just for you!
Dan Haring came up with such a unique storyline and the years of hard work definitely paid of in my opinion!
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July 14, 2025This was a cute story.
May 28, 2019
Star Shepherd
This is a lovely, touching story with a courageous protagonist in young Kyro, the son of a troubled star shepherd. I really enjoyed the story’s premise of stars crashing to the ground and the discovery that this was deliberate. I found the relationship between Kyro and his father in the aftermath of the loss of both wife and mother heartbreakingly realistic as they try and survive together. Their lack of wider community because they are regarded (as star shepherds)as meddling and untrustworthy by the locals adds another layer of loss to their relationship. Luckily Kyro has friendship- his trusty, steadfast dog and Andra, who believes in ‘Starboy’ when no one else does.
I found various parts of the story less well thought through. The dark monsters seemed a bit two dimensional, apparently lacking motivation other than being present and fairly scary. Geography was slightly crazy- deserts crossed and mountains climbed in less than a day! While I’m sure the target audience will be far less judgemental, camping out along the way would have cost the narrative very little.
The giants were brilliant and the ending was good but didn’t feel complete. It seems clear there more to come, so I’ll look forward to, and happily read the next instalment.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for my views.
This is a lovely, touching story with a courageous protagonist in young Kyro, the son of a troubled star shepherd. I really enjoyed the story’s premise of stars crashing to the ground and the discovery that this was deliberate. I found the relationship between Kyro and his father in the aftermath of the loss of both wife and mother heartbreakingly realistic as they try and survive together. Their lack of wider community because they are regarded (as star shepherds)as meddling and untrustworthy by the locals adds another layer of loss to their relationship. Luckily Kyro has friendship- his trusty, steadfast dog and Andra, who believes in ‘Starboy’ when no one else does.
I found various parts of the story less well thought through. The dark monsters seemed a bit two dimensional, apparently lacking motivation other than being present and fairly scary. Geography was slightly crazy- deserts crossed and mountains climbed in less than a day! While I’m sure the target audience will be far less judgemental, camping out along the way would have cost the narrative very little.
The giants were brilliant and the ending was good but didn’t feel complete. It seems clear there more to come, so I’ll look forward to, and happily read the next instalment.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for my views.
December 14, 2019
First of all I must mention that I loved the idea. For the idea alone I am willing to forget stars wouldn't fit in human hands or wouldn't reach the sky just by being shot from a catapult.
I also have to mention that I found the timeline a bit weird at times and what I found really incredulous was the fact that everywhere was just a stone's throw from everywhere else. How could you in just one day walk through a forest, endless desert, lush fields and end up under mountains before nightfall? And if the world is really this miniature, how come nobody ever spotted the giants or vritrax? The mountains might have been forbidden but we all know human nature - there would always be someone daring there... And the giants were gigantic! Somebody had to see them, especially with telescopes all over the miniature lands!
Also the machines seemed to break all the time. They had to be fixed, parts replaced... How could the giants last hundreds of years?
Sometimes stars died and as nobody was replacing them, one day there would be no more stars to keep the darkness at bay anyway!
And what grown-up coming to a gathering of many would actually ask a kid what the plan was? They would most likely ask another grown-up.
"... and the air around them dropped several degrees." Not sure how air can drop, let alone several degrees. I guess it was meant to be temperature?
Yeah, but I did love the idea so if there is a sequel, I might read it.
I also have to mention that I found the timeline a bit weird at times and what I found really incredulous was the fact that everywhere was just a stone's throw from everywhere else. How could you in just one day walk through a forest, endless desert, lush fields and end up under mountains before nightfall? And if the world is really this miniature, how come nobody ever spotted the giants or vritrax? The mountains might have been forbidden but we all know human nature - there would always be someone daring there... And the giants were gigantic! Somebody had to see them, especially with telescopes all over the miniature lands!
Also the machines seemed to break all the time. They had to be fixed, parts replaced... How could the giants last hundreds of years?
Sometimes stars died and as nobody was replacing them, one day there would be no more stars to keep the darkness at bay anyway!
And what grown-up coming to a gathering of many would actually ask a kid what the plan was? They would most likely ask another grown-up.
"... and the air around them dropped several degrees." Not sure how air can drop, let alone several degrees. I guess it was meant to be temperature?
Yeah, but I did love the idea so if there is a sequel, I might read it.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 30, 2019
#kidlitexchange #partner: The Star Shepherd by @danharingart and @marcykateconnolly. Releases September 10 through @sourcebookskids.
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On the outskirts of Drenn lives a boy, Kyro, and his father. Together they are star shepherds—rescuing stars when they fall from the sky. (Is that concept not beautiful? Reminds me of Pixar’s gorgeous La Luna.) When too many stars begin falling at once and his father goes missing, Kyro, his sweet little dog, and his brave friend set out to get to the bottom of things, facing dark creatures with the help of clockwork giants.
The world of The Star Shepherd bursts with imagination. (Who DOESN’T love stars you can hold in your hands and friendly giants made out of clockwork pieces? I mean COME ON.) Once the plot kicks off, it never stops moving and you have to be an attentive reader to keep up with all the names and places. There were several instances I had no idea what was going on. Kids accustomed to fantasy, such as Neil Gaiman or maybe the Inkheart trilogy, should like this one. As a side note, the interior artwork is simple perfection.
The Star Shepherd will go on sale September 10th! Thanks @kidlitexchange for the review copy—all opinions are my own.
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On the outskirts of Drenn lives a boy, Kyro, and his father. Together they are star shepherds—rescuing stars when they fall from the sky. (Is that concept not beautiful? Reminds me of Pixar’s gorgeous La Luna.) When too many stars begin falling at once and his father goes missing, Kyro, his sweet little dog, and his brave friend set out to get to the bottom of things, facing dark creatures with the help of clockwork giants.
The world of The Star Shepherd bursts with imagination. (Who DOESN’T love stars you can hold in your hands and friendly giants made out of clockwork pieces? I mean COME ON.) Once the plot kicks off, it never stops moving and you have to be an attentive reader to keep up with all the names and places. There were several instances I had no idea what was going on. Kids accustomed to fantasy, such as Neil Gaiman or maybe the Inkheart trilogy, should like this one. As a side note, the interior artwork is simple perfection.
The Star Shepherd will go on sale September 10th! Thanks @kidlitexchange for the review copy—all opinions are my own.
April 23, 2020
Good middle grade book. It reminded me of A Series of Unfortunate Events because this kid had the worst luck and the adults were useless and/or bullies. However, it lacked the humour of the other children’s books.
I especially liked the mythology created for the world. It was simple (it’s a middle grade book), but had interesting things like the giants and the different types of monsters or the history surrounding the stars.
I think that kids will like it.
I especially liked the mythology created for the world. It was simple (it’s a middle grade book), but had interesting things like the giants and the different types of monsters or the history surrounding the stars.
I think that kids will like it.
June 25, 2019
A sweet, easy middle grade fantasy. I liked the mythology in the world- the stars are the souls of ancient people, held in burlap sacks and forming a starnet to hold back dark creatures. The friendship between the two main characters was very sweet. And the side characters were fleshed out enough that they seemed to be real people (rather than 2-dimensional NPC type characters) with their own stories. The mystery of why the stars were falling unfolded in a slow and satisfying way- I did not guess what was going to happen, and the not knowing kept me reading.
November 1, 2020
A drag.
April 15, 2024
Awesome book with adventures and mysteries on every page.
June 24, 2019
Solidly written, with a well-formed world. I deducted a star for the simplicity of the cahracters, but on the whole I very much enjoyed this story.
August 8, 2019
I knew this book would be all kinds of adorable. And it very much was so. I have been waiting and wanting to read it for so long, as I have adored MarcyKate and her books for years. It is the first I have heard of Dan, but he seems amazing too. I simply adored this story they created together. And it was all kinds of incredible.
I have decided to give it four stars, even though I pretty much loved every part of this book. The writing was perfection. The artwork included so very beautiful and fitting with the story. All the characters were so very cute and great to read about. But four stars as I loved the first half more than I loved the second.
But this is not a bad thing. Because I found the ending of this book to be the most perfect thing. Happy and a little sad too. I truly wouldn't mind even more books about these too precious characters. There is so much I enjoyed about this book. It was such a great read and I adored these characters beyond words. The book is told from the point of view of eleven year old Kyro. Whom I loved the very most. He was way too adorable and so very loving and brave. But so sad too. And I loved that more than anything. For the past five years Kyro have been helping his father to save the stars. His mother was a star shepherd, but then she died. And now his father is doing it. But gosh, how I disliked his father. He should have taken better care of Kyro.
This book is a story about stars and stories and friendships and family. I loved reading about the history of everything. Kyro is a star shepherd with his father, rushing to save the stars when they fall down. They take them, put them in new castings and shoot them up in the sky again. There is a story about it all and it was so fun to read about and learn more about. I loved everything about the stars and how special they were and loved the work that Kyro had to do to save them. He was so good at it all too. I so loved his job.
He has been living a mostly quiet life with his father for years. With no friends, no other family. Except for Andra. She is the only person in the village that is nice to him, the only one that want to be his friend. Oh. Which was all kinds of heartbreaking to read about. As the other people in the village treat him so badly. It hurt my heart. Because Kyro was the sweetest person and deserved all the best. Sigh. But he had Andra. And that was the very best thing. She was sweet and kind and the very best friend. I adored her the most.
Reading about the friendship between Kyro and Andra was so good. They were mostly just so adorable together, haha. And I loved it so. I loved how she helped him with so much in this book. I loved how they were together, working together, talking together. It was the cutest. Kyro also had the most adorable little dog, Cypher. He was in the book the whole time and it was the very best thing. There are also a few other characters in this book, some that I adored, others that I did not. Hmph. But all interesting to read about.
There is so much going on in this book, even though it was not all that long. I will not be writing too much about it. But gosh, this story was all kinds of fun. I simply loved reading about Kyro and getting to know him more. He and Andra were the best. And everything about the stars were so interesting and exciting too. Different, and so well written. It was magical and so perfect to read about too. The only thing that I wanted more of in the second half of the book was the main characters, but I adored it all, despite that.
There were not only magical stars in this book. There were also some magical creatures. Some of them all kinds of horrible. It was so much fun to read about. I loved how Kyro dealt with everything, in the best way that he could. I'm having trouble finding the words to describe this book. Simply because I enjoyed it so much. And had such fun while reading it. It was so sad and a little heartbreaking at times, and I loved those moments so much. There was a small mystery too and it was written so good. I enjoyed everything.
The Star Shepherd was everything that I wanted it to be. This was such a fun and adorable middle grade story. Filled with stunning characters and an exciting plot. I loved the stars and the magic. I so adored the cute little dog. I'm so glad that I had the chance to read this book early, thanks to a trade. I cannot wait to get my hardcover copy of this book too. It's simply stunning. You all need to buy this book too. Because it was so adorable and sad at times too. I pretty much loved all of it and I need you all to read this one too.
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This review was first posted on my blog, Carina's Books, here: https://carinabooks.blogspot.com/2019...
I have decided to give it four stars, even though I pretty much loved every part of this book. The writing was perfection. The artwork included so very beautiful and fitting with the story. All the characters were so very cute and great to read about. But four stars as I loved the first half more than I loved the second.
But this is not a bad thing. Because I found the ending of this book to be the most perfect thing. Happy and a little sad too. I truly wouldn't mind even more books about these too precious characters. There is so much I enjoyed about this book. It was such a great read and I adored these characters beyond words. The book is told from the point of view of eleven year old Kyro. Whom I loved the very most. He was way too adorable and so very loving and brave. But so sad too. And I loved that more than anything. For the past five years Kyro have been helping his father to save the stars. His mother was a star shepherd, but then she died. And now his father is doing it. But gosh, how I disliked his father. He should have taken better care of Kyro.
This book is a story about stars and stories and friendships and family. I loved reading about the history of everything. Kyro is a star shepherd with his father, rushing to save the stars when they fall down. They take them, put them in new castings and shoot them up in the sky again. There is a story about it all and it was so fun to read about and learn more about. I loved everything about the stars and how special they were and loved the work that Kyro had to do to save them. He was so good at it all too. I so loved his job.
He has been living a mostly quiet life with his father for years. With no friends, no other family. Except for Andra. She is the only person in the village that is nice to him, the only one that want to be his friend. Oh. Which was all kinds of heartbreaking to read about. As the other people in the village treat him so badly. It hurt my heart. Because Kyro was the sweetest person and deserved all the best. Sigh. But he had Andra. And that was the very best thing. She was sweet and kind and the very best friend. I adored her the most.
Reading about the friendship between Kyro and Andra was so good. They were mostly just so adorable together, haha. And I loved it so. I loved how she helped him with so much in this book. I loved how they were together, working together, talking together. It was the cutest. Kyro also had the most adorable little dog, Cypher. He was in the book the whole time and it was the very best thing. There are also a few other characters in this book, some that I adored, others that I did not. Hmph. But all interesting to read about.
There is so much going on in this book, even though it was not all that long. I will not be writing too much about it. But gosh, this story was all kinds of fun. I simply loved reading about Kyro and getting to know him more. He and Andra were the best. And everything about the stars were so interesting and exciting too. Different, and so well written. It was magical and so perfect to read about too. The only thing that I wanted more of in the second half of the book was the main characters, but I adored it all, despite that.
There were not only magical stars in this book. There were also some magical creatures. Some of them all kinds of horrible. It was so much fun to read about. I loved how Kyro dealt with everything, in the best way that he could. I'm having trouble finding the words to describe this book. Simply because I enjoyed it so much. And had such fun while reading it. It was so sad and a little heartbreaking at times, and I loved those moments so much. There was a small mystery too and it was written so good. I enjoyed everything.
The Star Shepherd was everything that I wanted it to be. This was such a fun and adorable middle grade story. Filled with stunning characters and an exciting plot. I loved the stars and the magic. I so adored the cute little dog. I'm so glad that I had the chance to read this book early, thanks to a trade. I cannot wait to get my hardcover copy of this book too. It's simply stunning. You all need to buy this book too. Because it was so adorable and sad at times too. I pretty much loved all of it and I need you all to read this one too.
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This review was first posted on my blog, Carina's Books, here: https://carinabooks.blogspot.com/2019...
August 23, 2023
Hi everyone! I'm so glad I finished this book in two days, or I probably would've DNF'd it. Anyway, this book held my interest, almost all the way through, and it was pretty cool! But, I didn't enjoy how the writing reminded me of the stories I used to write when I was younger IT TOTALLY TICKED ME OFF!! But, anyway, hope you enjoy this review <3
Rating: 2.5
Summary: Kyro and his father, Tirin, moved to a watchtower just outside of Drenn, after his mother died. Tirin decided to honor his wife's memory and become a Star Shepherd, someone who takes care of stars that fall from the starlight net. Their daily routine of putting fallen stars into glass cases and catapulting them back into the sky, is disrupted when the stars get strangely out of control and dark creatures that have been extinct for hundreds of years, start to reappear! When Tirin leaves Kyro in charge of the stars, so he can set off on a journey to find out who is messing up the system, Kyro has to embark on a dangerous journey (with the help of his trusty dog, Cypher, and best friend, Andra) to restore order between the stars and the world.
What I Liked About This Book
1). The Adventure : Kyro was always being thrust into adventure, and he never gave up, which is a really good character trait!
2). The Ending : As with every book and show and movie, I love the climax and the ending of the story! Because the author, or director, always makes the ending so special and amazing and intense and everything just instantly comes together, in harmony! The ending wasn't the best of the best, in this novel, but it was pretty good and I took delight in the characters' courage! :)
What I Didn't Like About This Book
Basically everything else .
1). I hated how the story seemed like something I would write, which isn't bad, but the writing wasn't the best. And, I was kind of disappointed hearing it came from MarcyKate Connolly because I really enjoyed the Shadow Weaver duology! But, this book, even though it was pure fantasy, wasn't as great as her other books and that was pretty upsetting.
2). I don't want to hate on anybody, but I hated the illustrations! The art, in my opinion, was SO BAD! I didn't really like it at all... But, it was a nice brain break from all the words. The only illustration that I liked was the monster from the Black Lands and that is IT!
3). In sentences the punctuation and grammar could've been better, and I didn't understand the word " felled " at all.
4). Also, it didn't make sense for Andra and Kyro to just see each other a little bit, like once every two or three weeks, and then she instantly throws herself into helping him. Holding his hand, crying for the stars and Cypher... It was all so rushed! She had to have actually talked to Kyro more or at least hung out with him outside of the bakery; she had to have been completely in love with stars and she had to have adored dogs to feel all those emotions. I just didn't really like that book a lot...
The Characters
1). Kyro: I liked Kyro's perseverance and his resilience. It was also nice seeing how respectful he was of the people who were older than him, and how humble he naturally acted. It's hard to explain his love for the stars, and it was sad seeing how his dad cared about the sky more than his own son. But, this character was a cool protagonist, I guess.
2). Andra: This young girl was probably my favorite character. Her spunky and confident attitude was hilarious at times, and I could easily imagine her as a younger version of Momona Tamada (GUYS YOU HAVE TO KNOW THIS GAL SHE'S AMAZING!!! I LOVE THE BSC SOOOO MUCH...) anywayyy I liked how much she cared about Kyro and the stars, even though it sometimes seemed unrealistic.
3). Tirin: This was an interesting character. I feel like I saw his true colors at the end of the story, but during the beginning he totally cared about the stars more than his son; it was an unhealthy obsession and he was, honestly, setting a bad example for how his son should take treat his own family. It was just plain weird when .
4). Jakris: Pretty nice character imo
5). Jector: I liked this character and how he stood up against what was wrong, but I didn't like how all the other
6). Captain Salban: I liked how sassy and feisty the captain was, and I was curious about how she was connected to the stars whenever the author brought her up. It was honestly a delight seeing how she, even though gruff on the outside, had a deep love for others on the inside. Her support and advice for Kyro were nice and her words held my interest! :)
Content Overview
1). Profanity: The usual insults, but no cuss words or anything really
2). Sexual Content: Nothing... The considerable amount of touching Andra gave Kyro, and his flustered reaction to them, made it seem like he was totally crushing on her, but not vice versa.
3). Frightening/Violent Scenes: I feel like the violence was really short and clipped, it didn't hold my interest at all. I felt like there should have been more violence or at least a whole lot more description of what was happening. And the illustrations didn't help btw...
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Okay guys thanks for reading my reviews, and I'm sorry they are so long all the time. Honestly, I would probably just skim through my own reviews lol they aren't the "short, sweet and to-the-point" reviews that I actually read the whole way through lol! But, thanks for reading or skimming through my reviews anyway, guys, I love each and every one of u <3 and God loves you too! Have a splendiferous day :D
- Genie
Rating: 2.5
Summary: Kyro and his father, Tirin, moved to a watchtower just outside of Drenn, after his mother died. Tirin decided to honor his wife's memory and become a Star Shepherd, someone who takes care of stars that fall from the starlight net. Their daily routine of putting fallen stars into glass cases and catapulting them back into the sky, is disrupted when the stars get strangely out of control and dark creatures that have been extinct for hundreds of years, start to reappear! When Tirin leaves Kyro in charge of the stars, so he can set off on a journey to find out who is messing up the system, Kyro has to embark on a dangerous journey (with the help of his trusty dog, Cypher, and best friend, Andra) to restore order between the stars and the world.
What I Liked About This Book
1). The Adventure : Kyro was always being thrust into adventure, and he never gave up, which is a really good character trait!
2). The Ending : As with every book and show and movie, I love the climax and the ending of the story! Because the author, or director, always makes the ending so special and amazing and intense and everything just instantly comes together, in harmony! The ending wasn't the best of the best, in this novel, but it was pretty good and I took delight in the characters' courage! :)
What I Didn't Like About This Book
Basically everything else .
1). I hated how the story seemed like something I would write, which isn't bad, but the writing wasn't the best. And, I was kind of disappointed hearing it came from MarcyKate Connolly because I really enjoyed the Shadow Weaver duology! But, this book, even though it was pure fantasy, wasn't as great as her other books and that was pretty upsetting.
2). I don't want to hate on anybody, but I hated the illustrations! The art, in my opinion, was SO BAD! I didn't really like it at all... But, it was a nice brain break from all the words. The only illustration that I liked was the monster from the Black Lands and that is IT!
3). In sentences the punctuation and grammar could've been better, and I didn't understand the word " felled " at all.
4). Also, it didn't make sense for Andra and Kyro to just see each other a little bit, like once every two or three weeks, and then she instantly throws herself into helping him. Holding his hand, crying for the stars and Cypher... It was all so rushed! She had to have actually talked to Kyro more or at least hung out with him outside of the bakery; she had to have been completely in love with stars and she had to have adored dogs to feel all those emotions. I just didn't really like that book a lot...
The Characters
1). Kyro: I liked Kyro's perseverance and his resilience. It was also nice seeing how respectful he was of the people who were older than him, and how humble he naturally acted. It's hard to explain his love for the stars, and it was sad seeing how his dad cared about the sky more than his own son. But, this character was a cool protagonist, I guess.
2). Andra: This young girl was probably my favorite character. Her spunky and confident attitude was hilarious at times, and I could easily imagine her as a younger version of Momona Tamada (GUYS YOU HAVE TO KNOW THIS GAL SHE'S AMAZING!!! I LOVE THE BSC SOOOO MUCH...) anywayyy I liked how much she cared about Kyro and the stars, even though it sometimes seemed unrealistic.
3). Tirin: This was an interesting character. I feel like I saw his true colors at the end of the story, but during the beginning he totally cared about the stars more than his son; it was an unhealthy obsession and he was, honestly, setting a bad example for how his son should take treat his own family. It was just plain weird when .
4). Jakris: Pretty nice character imo
5). Jector: I liked this character and how he stood up against what was wrong, but I didn't like how all the other
6). Captain Salban: I liked how sassy and feisty the captain was, and I was curious about how she was connected to the stars whenever the author brought her up. It was honestly a delight seeing how she, even though gruff on the outside, had a deep love for others on the inside. Her support and advice for Kyro were nice and her words held my interest! :)
Content Overview
1). Profanity: The usual insults, but no cuss words or anything really
2). Sexual Content: Nothing... The considerable amount of touching Andra gave Kyro, and his flustered reaction to them, made it seem like he was totally crushing on her, but not vice versa.
3). Frightening/Violent Scenes: I feel like the violence was really short and clipped, it didn't hold my interest at all. I felt like there should have been more violence or at least a whole lot more description of what was happening. And the illustrations didn't help btw...
Special Shout-Out
Thank you, Chaplain, for inviting me to your groups and sharing your wonderful songs with me! Also, I wanted to thank Eliza (taylor's version) for reaching out to me and talking to me and everyone else whose decided to send me a friend request or like my reviews :) I also wanted to thank Rushali (head mod of the group, Bookmarked) for including me in the group and the activities; it means a lot and I'm so sorry for not being more active or participating more in the group! Life gets busy sometimes :( but tysmm anyway!!
Okay guys thanks for reading my reviews, and I'm sorry they are so long all the time. Honestly, I would probably just skim through my own reviews lol they aren't the "short, sweet and to-the-point" reviews that I actually read the whole way through lol! But, thanks for reading or skimming through my reviews anyway, guys, I love each and every one of u <3 and God loves you too! Have a splendiferous day :D
- Genie
January 24, 2020
I really, really slogged through this book. It would have been a DNF for me, but my son absolutely loved this book, so I didn't want to disappoint him. The things we do...
So, while my son loved the plot, I found the characters so achingly flat, the dialogue so cringingly unrealistic, that I wasn't able to invest in the storyline. It didn't help that the pace was horribly slow the first 85% of the story. And while I appreciate fantasy, I also recognize the need for basic laws and principles. Like, if you're walking along an open plain, some flying creature big enough to snatch up a giant isn't actually going to come about "suddenly, out of nowhere." You're going to see that guy coming... The author doesn't seem too keen to explain any of its logical fallacies, like how a young boy can easily carry a star that's large enough to see from the sky? Or how that boy can cross a desert and multiple towns in one afternoon's walk? Or how a metal arm that's been lying on the ground for a week or so was confused for a centuries-old part?
In conclusion, this is not exactly a book for a critical eye. That said, my 10 year-old lists this as one of his favorites so what do I know???
So, while my son loved the plot, I found the characters so achingly flat, the dialogue so cringingly unrealistic, that I wasn't able to invest in the storyline. It didn't help that the pace was horribly slow the first 85% of the story. And while I appreciate fantasy, I also recognize the need for basic laws and principles. Like, if you're walking along an open plain, some flying creature big enough to snatch up a giant isn't actually going to come about "suddenly, out of nowhere." You're going to see that guy coming... The author doesn't seem too keen to explain any of its logical fallacies, like how a young boy can easily carry a star that's large enough to see from the sky? Or how that boy can cross a desert and multiple towns in one afternoon's walk? Or how a metal arm that's been lying on the ground for a week or so was confused for a centuries-old part?
In conclusion, this is not exactly a book for a critical eye. That said, my 10 year-old lists this as one of his favorites so what do I know???
November 21, 2019
The Star Shepherd by Dan Haring and MarcyKate Connolly, 320 pages. Sourcebooks Young Readers, Sept 2019. $18
Content: G
BUYING ADVISORY: EL - ADVISABLE
AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE
Kyro has been helping his father return the stars to the sky for as long as he can remember. As Star Shepherds they believe in their mission – that the stars are there to keep evil out. When stars stop dropping in large numbers and they sight evil beings, Kyro’s Dad disappears and the Council refuses to believe Kyro or to help. Now he is off to either find his father or find help. And help can take many many forms.
This would make a good classroom read aloud. So sweet with just the right amount of adventure.
Cindy, Library Teacher, MLS
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Content: G
BUYING ADVISORY: EL - ADVISABLE
AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE
Kyro has been helping his father return the stars to the sky for as long as he can remember. As Star Shepherds they believe in their mission – that the stars are there to keep evil out. When stars stop dropping in large numbers and they sight evil beings, Kyro’s Dad disappears and the Council refuses to believe Kyro or to help. Now he is off to either find his father or find help. And help can take many many forms.
This would make a good classroom read aloud. So sweet with just the right amount of adventure.
Cindy, Library Teacher, MLS
https://kissthebookjr.blogspot.com/20...
April 28, 2020
I had to wrest this book from my daughter to read it. I was lucky enough to get a signed copy from the authoer (Dan Haring) who is a long-time friend (and fellow bandmate from the greatest high school rock band ever - Skewback!). My daughter took the book immediately and has had it in her possession. I finally got the chance to steal it to read, and I was not disappointed.
The premise and characters are fun and original. The story moves along well, with plenty of interesting adventures along the way and enough mystery to keep the pages turning. The resolution of this book was interesting and satisfying - and the set up for a whole series of books set in this interesting world is clear.
I can't wait to read the next book in the series. I recommend this book to anyone - it's perfect for readers in the 10-15 age range, especially.
The premise and characters are fun and original. The story moves along well, with plenty of interesting adventures along the way and enough mystery to keep the pages turning. The resolution of this book was interesting and satisfying - and the set up for a whole series of books set in this interesting world is clear.
I can't wait to read the next book in the series. I recommend this book to anyone - it's perfect for readers in the 10-15 age range, especially.
August 9, 2021
My philosophy on any kind of media—be it a book, game, or a TV show—is that every plot or premise has already been done before, but if you can execute it well and make believable characters that can drive said story, even the most cliche stories can work out great. But some creators really go the extra mile to make really creative stories with a lot of fun ideas. Such is the case for this book, The Star Shepherd. Now, I read one of MarcyKate Connolly's books before, that being Shadow Weaver, and I really liked that one, but I didn't have much to say about it. I did like it though, and I plan on reading the sequel when I can. But I rented this at my local library once and I really liked it, to the point where I bought a physical copy shortly after. Not gonna lie, The Star Shepherd is a really nice, fun, engaging book that's sure to scratch your wholesome sci-fi/fantasy kid's book itch.
A boy named Kyro and his father are Star Shepherds, whose jobs are to return fallen stars back into the sky by way of putting them in burlap sacks and catapulting them into the heavens. They live on the outskirts of the village of Drenn, but the townspeople don't like Star Shepherds, seeing them as little more than delusional glory hogs stealing good fortune from the common people, so they're basically outcasts, though Kyro has a friend in Andra, the baker's daughter. One day, stars begin falling en masse, and too fast for Kyro and his father Tirin to rescue. Tirin leaves to report the incidents to the Star Shepherd Council, but when he doesn't return, Kyro is understandably worried, more so when he sees dark monsters known as vissla consuming the remains of fallen stars. Kyro, his dog Cypher, and his friend Andra decide to journey across the world to unravel the mystery of what's making the stars fall, the dark monsters, and find Kyro's father before its too late.
I really liked this book, mainly because of all the fun ideas it has in regards to its story. The ideas of people shooting fallen stars back into the sky with catapults, with the stars themselves being used as magic to ward of dark monsters, mechanical giants that are so big they put stars in the sky in the first place, are a whole lot of fun, and The Star Shepherd really goes wild with the concepts that it has going for it. This is one reason that I find myself preferring to read children's books than stuff aimed at teenagers or adults, as the latter often have plots that are just carbon copies of one another. I'm not interested in characters having affairs behind each other's backs and starting pointless drama! The Star Shepherd really takes its time to weave its ideas into its story and allow them to blossom, often times mixing cliches with original ideas, and it really works here. It also helps that the prose is fairly engaging as well, descriptive enough but not to the point of being super purple prose-y.
I also liked the main characters as well. Kyro and Andra bounce off each other well, and the characters they come to meet throughout their journey are also fun and likeable, even if some of them are still rather one-dimensional (Looking at you, Andra's dad Bodin). I do find the dark monsters to be a bit one dimensional, as they didn't really have much motive behind eating stars and destroying them. I would have liked to have more explanation for why the vissla do what they do. Of course, as much as I want to praise The Star Shepherd up the wazoo, it's not a perfect novel. For one, the geography in its setting seems a little too compact and convenient, meaning that every place Kyro and his friends go to always takes just a day or slightly more to get to, even though they travel through vast expanses and terrains like forests, desserts, and oceans. There isn't a lot of tension if Kyro and his group always manage to make it to their desired locations within a day, as there isn't a whole lot of consistency with things like geology and the laws of physics. This next one is more of a nitpick, but one illustration makes Cypher, Kyro's dog, look more like a lion cub than a dog, and it's the illustration shown on the back of the book, at that! Hello, ever heard of consistency? There's also one twist that didn't make a whole lot of sense to me, and I wish it had been elaborated on a bit more in the writing.
Other than those flaws I mentioned, I'd still recommend checking out The Star Shepherd. It's a genuinely fun, engaging, entertaining story that's full of adventure and a lot of creative ideas. I bet kids would love this one, and even I, a 28-year-old adult woman, thoroughly enjoyed it.
A boy named Kyro and his father are Star Shepherds, whose jobs are to return fallen stars back into the sky by way of putting them in burlap sacks and catapulting them into the heavens. They live on the outskirts of the village of Drenn, but the townspeople don't like Star Shepherds, seeing them as little more than delusional glory hogs stealing good fortune from the common people, so they're basically outcasts, though Kyro has a friend in Andra, the baker's daughter. One day, stars begin falling en masse, and too fast for Kyro and his father Tirin to rescue. Tirin leaves to report the incidents to the Star Shepherd Council, but when he doesn't return, Kyro is understandably worried, more so when he sees dark monsters known as vissla consuming the remains of fallen stars. Kyro, his dog Cypher, and his friend Andra decide to journey across the world to unravel the mystery of what's making the stars fall, the dark monsters, and find Kyro's father before its too late.
I really liked this book, mainly because of all the fun ideas it has in regards to its story. The ideas of people shooting fallen stars back into the sky with catapults, with the stars themselves being used as magic to ward of dark monsters, mechanical giants that are so big they put stars in the sky in the first place, are a whole lot of fun, and The Star Shepherd really goes wild with the concepts that it has going for it. This is one reason that I find myself preferring to read children's books than stuff aimed at teenagers or adults, as the latter often have plots that are just carbon copies of one another. I'm not interested in characters having affairs behind each other's backs and starting pointless drama! The Star Shepherd really takes its time to weave its ideas into its story and allow them to blossom, often times mixing cliches with original ideas, and it really works here. It also helps that the prose is fairly engaging as well, descriptive enough but not to the point of being super purple prose-y.
I also liked the main characters as well. Kyro and Andra bounce off each other well, and the characters they come to meet throughout their journey are also fun and likeable, even if some of them are still rather one-dimensional (Looking at you, Andra's dad Bodin). I do find the dark monsters to be a bit one dimensional, as they didn't really have much motive behind eating stars and destroying them. I would have liked to have more explanation for why the vissla do what they do. Of course, as much as I want to praise The Star Shepherd up the wazoo, it's not a perfect novel. For one, the geography in its setting seems a little too compact and convenient, meaning that every place Kyro and his friends go to always takes just a day or slightly more to get to, even though they travel through vast expanses and terrains like forests, desserts, and oceans. There isn't a lot of tension if Kyro and his group always manage to make it to their desired locations within a day, as there isn't a whole lot of consistency with things like geology and the laws of physics. This next one is more of a nitpick, but one illustration makes Cypher, Kyro's dog, look more like a lion cub than a dog, and it's the illustration shown on the back of the book, at that! Hello, ever heard of consistency? There's also one twist that didn't make a whole lot of sense to me, and I wish it had been elaborated on a bit more in the writing.
Other than those flaws I mentioned, I'd still recommend checking out The Star Shepherd. It's a genuinely fun, engaging, entertaining story that's full of adventure and a lot of creative ideas. I bet kids would love this one, and even I, a 28-year-old adult woman, thoroughly enjoyed it.
September 16, 2019
For those who love the stars, this book is a new kind of story about the night sky and how the stars came into being. The Star Shepherd is an individual who saves fallen stars, fixes them, and launches them back into the sky before they die out. Fish hooks keep them up in the night sky.
The stars brighten the night to keep out the dark creatures from destroying the world.
Kyro and his father are star shepherds. When clusters of stars begin to fall, they start to question if something more sinister is happening. The burlap sacks that hold each of the stars are sliced through, not ripped due to age. When they run out to save a cluster that fell near to their tower, they find that all of the stars are gone. Stolen. Who would do such a thing?
Kyro's father sets out to find answers. He was only supposed to be gone for two days. A week goes by and there is no word. While Kyro tries to maintain the star shepherd duties, the catapult that launches the stars into the sky breaks down. This catches the eye of the Star Council and Kyro is forced to answer on behalf of his father on why he has abandoned his duties.
With the council throwing them out, Kyro and his friend, Andra, along with his sidekick pup, Cypher, are thrust into a journey to not only find his father, but to find out why the stars are falling from the sky. Also, why are they being stolen? Who is stealing them?
For those who love "The Little Prince," this story will make you look at the stars a little differently.
The stars brighten the night to keep out the dark creatures from destroying the world.
Kyro and his father are star shepherds. When clusters of stars begin to fall, they start to question if something more sinister is happening. The burlap sacks that hold each of the stars are sliced through, not ripped due to age. When they run out to save a cluster that fell near to their tower, they find that all of the stars are gone. Stolen. Who would do such a thing?
Kyro's father sets out to find answers. He was only supposed to be gone for two days. A week goes by and there is no word. While Kyro tries to maintain the star shepherd duties, the catapult that launches the stars into the sky breaks down. This catches the eye of the Star Council and Kyro is forced to answer on behalf of his father on why he has abandoned his duties.
With the council throwing them out, Kyro and his friend, Andra, along with his sidekick pup, Cypher, are thrust into a journey to not only find his father, but to find out why the stars are falling from the sky. Also, why are they being stolen? Who is stealing them?
For those who love "The Little Prince," this story will make you look at the stars a little differently.
November 6, 2019
This book is about a Star Shepherd, called Kyro. A Star Shepherd is a person who brings fallen stars and launches them up to the sky. When the world first formed, it was dark and filled with vissla or evil creatures that cause coldness. A group of people named the Elders sacrificed their lives to create stars to keep away the vissla. One day, clusters of stars fell at the same time. Usually, this never happens so his dad, Tirin, rushes to get the stars before they burn out. Suddenly, his dad disappeared for weeks. Kyro, soon, went with his friend, Andra, and his dog, Cypher. They went on an adventurous journey through hazardous lands and thick forests to find Kyro's dad. They found robots that were thought to be extinct and learned that the stars were cut down. There were different groups of robots, called the Crafters, Flyers, Weavers, Stitchers, and Framers. The people who cut down the stars were the Flyers. One of the Flyers was processed by a vissla. There was a huge battle between Star Shepherds and robots. After the collision, the Star Shepherd and the people that support them won.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 30, 2019
The Star Shepherd by Dan Haring is an enchanting tale. The tone of the book feels like folklore. Kryo and his father are some star shepherds, living in a town that as long forgotten the purpose of the stars. They must watch the night sky for falling stars. When a star falls, they repair it before catapulting it back to the heavens. The townspeople shun them, believing their jobs are antiquated. Andra, the daughter of the baker, is Kryo sole friend. When Kyro's father goes missing, the Council of Star Shepherd's cast him out; it is Andra who joins him in his quest. Kryo and Andra must uncover why so many stars are falling from the sky, and find a way to stop the darkness lurking behind them. Kryo is a lovable character, and Andra steadfast friendship makes the pair unforgettable. I was bewitched by the world. As I fished the last page, I found myself wanting more. This middle grade read with capture readers with is charm and light.
Thank you, NetGalley, for the advanced copy of this book.
Thank you, NetGalley, for the advanced copy of this book.
July 25, 2019
This is a must read! dan Haring and Marcy Kate Connolly present a gorgeous middle grades tale of finding one’s way and believing in one’s self. Kyro is a spectacular main character you will fall in love with, and his supporting cast is perfect. Kyro and his father are Star Shepherds, collecting fallen stars and returning them to the sky where they belong. When the stars begin to fall more often than normal, Kyro’s father sets off to get to the bottom of it. But he doesn’t return and Kyro must set out to find him. Accompanied by his friend, Andra, and dog, Cypher, our main character journeys farther than he’s ever gone before. Much like life, the journey is as or more important than the destination, as Kyro gains confidence and determination, growing in his understanding of himself. With a few fabulous twists, the story keeps you reading until the end, and wanting the next installment right away.
July 29, 2025
This book is brought to us by a Disney creative, and it definitely reads as such. It's as if Wish and Wild Robot came together to write a book. I couldn't help but see parallels between the two. That isn't to say that this drew inspiration from either, in fact, knowing Dan works for Disney makes it quite possible that the star from Wish could very well be inspired by Kyro!
Overall, this book was a grand little time. I thoroughly enjoyed my time with it, even if the details in the beginning left some things to be desired. It was mostly in both quantity and organization of said details. It could be a lot at once, and put together in a very odd way. I did have some other qualms with the writing, but it was mostly in regard to repetition, and it was very easy to ignore my pet peeves for the sake of a fun book.
If this book had come out 10+ years earlier, it could very well have been one of my not-animal-related favourite books.
Overall, this book was a grand little time. I thoroughly enjoyed my time with it, even if the details in the beginning left some things to be desired. It was mostly in both quantity and organization of said details. It could be a lot at once, and put together in a very odd way. I did have some other qualms with the writing, but it was mostly in regard to repetition, and it was very easy to ignore my pet peeves for the sake of a fun book.
If this book had come out 10+ years earlier, it could very well have been one of my not-animal-related favourite books.
July 13, 2019
What I Liked
The overall world building is very unique and fun! The myth behind the stars and the star shepherds are wonderfully unique, and the monstrous creatures that hunt the stars are appropriately scary for the audience. Kyro and Andra are a great pair of friends, and Andra's kindness toward the village outsider is such an important lesson. The illustrations are wonderful for kids as they read through this!
What I Would Have Liked to See
Nothing comes to mind. It was a fun MG adventure!
My Favorite!
The cool inventions Kyro's dad has built really make the setting a lot of fun!
TL;DR
Village outsider Kyro rescues fallen stars with his father, but when his father vanishes one night, Kyro must use every ounce of strength within himself to find his father and save the stars--and the world--from the dark threat advancing over them.
The overall world building is very unique and fun! The myth behind the stars and the star shepherds are wonderfully unique, and the monstrous creatures that hunt the stars are appropriately scary for the audience. Kyro and Andra are a great pair of friends, and Andra's kindness toward the village outsider is such an important lesson. The illustrations are wonderful for kids as they read through this!
What I Would Have Liked to See
Nothing comes to mind. It was a fun MG adventure!
My Favorite!
The cool inventions Kyro's dad has built really make the setting a lot of fun!
TL;DR
Village outsider Kyro rescues fallen stars with his father, but when his father vanishes one night, Kyro must use every ounce of strength within himself to find his father and save the stars--and the world--from the dark threat advancing over them.
August 8, 2019
Kyro wants to be a star shepherd like his father and his (deceased) mother. When clusters of stars start falling and disappearing, it becomes clear that there’s something darker causing it. Kyro’s father leaves to find out what’s happening, but he never returns. It’s up to Kyro to find out who’s stealing the stars and stop them before evil beings take over the world.
This is an absolute gem of a book. I give this to my children to read in a heartbeat. If I had kids, that is. It’s sweet, it’s adventurous, and it was fun to read. The illustrations inside are lovely and add to the story. If your kids (or you) like How to Train Your Dragon or The Graveyard Book (or both), then you’ll enjoy this. It’s very steampunk fantasy. I definitely recommend.
**I obtained this as an Advanced Reader Copy from the publisher as part of a university program**
This is an absolute gem of a book. I give this to my children to read in a heartbeat. If I had kids, that is. It’s sweet, it’s adventurous, and it was fun to read. The illustrations inside are lovely and add to the story. If your kids (or you) like How to Train Your Dragon or The Graveyard Book (or both), then you’ll enjoy this. It’s very steampunk fantasy. I definitely recommend.
**I obtained this as an Advanced Reader Copy from the publisher as part of a university program**
July 6, 2019
So charming! A world where stars keep out horrible creatures, hung in the sky by long-vanished Elders, sounds like some origin story. Yet it's not - it's those stars really do keep out the horrible creatures and so there are Star Shepherds so rescue falling stars and send them back to the sky to keep standing watch. Of course something starts to go horribly wrong, and it's up to young Kyro to figure out how to right things.
However... there's nothing that makes sense about this world geographically. A journey to the other side of the country taking only a day? And that's in "kid steps" not adult steps. Yet a journey to a relatively nearby area takes over a day by land or sea? If that part had been more carefully thought out, this could have been a five star read. As it is, I'm rounding up from 3.5
ARC provided by publisher.
However... there's nothing that makes sense about this world geographically. A journey to the other side of the country taking only a day? And that's in "kid steps" not adult steps. Yet a journey to a relatively nearby area takes over a day by land or sea? If that part had been more carefully thought out, this could have been a five star read. As it is, I'm rounding up from 3.5
ARC provided by publisher.
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