The Starless Sea / The Night Circus

by Erin Morgenstern

This Erin Morgenstern Bestselling 2 Books Collection The Starless Sea 9781101971383 The Night Circus 9780307744432

Genres: Fantasy, Fiction

Paperback

Published January 1, 2021

About the author

Erin Morgenstern is the author of The Night Circus, a number-one national best seller that has been sold around the world and translated into thirty-seven languages. She has a degree in theater from Smith College and lives in Massachusetts.

Reviews

[Sotiria Lazaridou · Rating 5 out of 5]

a billion ⭐ for both of these books!!!

[Bee Leigh · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Starless Sea” and “The Night Circus” are, hands down, my favorite books of all time—if I can even call them books. They don’t feel like stories on a page; they feel like my brain is doing more than just reading. The paper feels like warm jumpers, and the words wrap around my mind like ribbons through milk.

These books don’t just tell a story; they take over my hyper-visual mind, slipping into my waking dreams until another reality feels entirely possible. This isn’t a book review. It’s a favorite review. A love letter to something in the universe that makes me feel more connected to it. That wakes up synapses I didn’t realize had been sleeping.

Some say Morgenstern’s writing is too descriptive. Me? Give me more. Whatever Erin is smoking to conjure these wonders—I’ll take another hit.

[Charlie♡ · Rating 3 out of 5]

It’s lovely, but a little bit more childish than what it presents itself to be. Either way the concept is nice, but seen before. I really love the beautiful world-building, atmosphere and general vibes in it, which were what made me buy it in the first place; I just think I was the wrong audience for it. Any YA lit fan would love this but I’m built different

[Martina Anderson · Rating 1 out of 5]

I've yet to finish this book. I just can't get into it. I will, however, push through and eventually finish. It is a struggle.

[M Delea · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book. The magic realism and the lyricism are both wonderful.

[Dinamite · Rating 4 out of 5]

Starless Sea: Strange start and starts off slowly then becomes very interesting and beginning makes sense, love the setting on College campus, the world is confusing at first, becomes a page turner in the middle. Liked very much. The concept is intriguing.

[Mariia · Rating 4 out of 5]

While this book is enjoyable, the whole time I was reading I couldn’t help but notice how similar the atmosphere was to “The night circus”. And the similarity was more than just a writing style - it felt like the author tried to make it as similar to her previous book as possible.
Like, you know how children sometimes say, that they want to be like someone when they grow up, for the adults to tell them “if you’ll be like someone else when you grow up, who’s going to be like you?” - that’s what I wanted to say to “the starless sea”. It lacked independence, which was sad, because it could have been so much better if the author allowed the story to flow freely, without having to imitate its successful predecessor…

[Bella · Rating 5 out of 5]

i was in my hometown in England when i came across the book during 2019; i mainly loved this book because of the sentimental value, though by its self its a good mind twister.

it's difficult to read at the start but becomes easier because of the style of the book. like some dam brown books, its hops from story to story though in the end the stories align. i think its quite beautiful.

the end of the book felt empty and sad, it shocked me and confused me at first and i had to reread the lines a few times, but my mind wasn't very focused on the book at that time so it was probably a factor.

the images you're able to ur together in your mind from the description gets you in a very creative mood. i've reread it a few times, i'd say its lovely and worth a read!

[Dee · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book stressed me out. I love it. I think. I know I wanted to love it. I love the stories and ideas within it. I think I understand at last half of what I just read.
I loved the Night Circus. I mean really. This one just read different to me. Seemed all over the place, could just be me.
Usually finish a book and start another. Feel like a need a few days to work out what actually happened over 500 odd pages.
The one thing I took from this book is cinnamon sour cream cookies. Seemed random as to me, had to Google and actually found a recipe. Want to love them too! Let's see.

[Ella03 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Both of these books went up to my top 10 books of all time. The way that Erin writes was so interesting to me and I’ve never read a book that kept me wondering till the end like these ones. I wish i could experience reading them for the first time again cause i’m literally in love ⭐️🎪🌊 A million stars to these books 💙

[Tyla wills · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book has been my favourite ever since it was released. The way the stories entwine with each other and connect. The themes, how beautifully it is written. I fell in love with it. I have never experienced such a delightful book until I read this one. It is most definitely a must read - one that you wont be able to put down. I HIGHLY recommend if you want to get engulfed into this world!

[Ann Debono · Rating 3 out of 5]

A story of magic and myth in a secret intertwined work. Quite unusual and innovative but the labyrinth it features becomes the lost plot of the story. An unnecessary 150 pages too many.
Her next novel Night Circus - more accomplished and readable

[Cathy Milner · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was excited to read this because I really enjoyed the night circus. I slogged through half of it, and then half way through I started enjoying it. But it's too confusing and mixed up. Too many story threads, too many ideas. This could have been 2 books .

[Molly Ayy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Really great story, absolutely love Erin Morgenstern's writing style. Poetic and lyrical without being effusively flowery to the point of overkill. The Night Circus is one of my favourite books of all time, so I think following that, Starless Sea couldn't stand up.

[Marika Zubrzycka · Rating 5 out of 5]

Honestly the best book ive ever read. The story building can be quite confusing at the start, but its so well written. I also love the sub-romance in it, i feel like it makes the story more focused on the fantasy prospect. I read it about 2-3 years ago and its still unbeatable.

[Sophie Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

So quirky and such amazing imagination

[Barbara]

An excellent novel with many twists and turns to keep the reader always guessing what is up. This is going to be an excellent book to reread.

[Jordan Bell · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was a bit slow at the beginning, but when I kept on reading it caught my interest more to the point I couldn't put it down.

[Lea Richards]

Read this recently - amazing.

[sofia · Rating 4 out of 5]

one of my favorite books and the first fiction audiobook i ever listened to. i sobbed and sobbed and sobbed reading this book for reasons i still don't understand.

[Minoshka · Rating 5 out of 5]

This biok made me feel magic

[bella · Rating 5 out of 5]

It had a beautiful world building. The way that the stories were connected and the quotes in the book , everything was just amazing about it

[Veronica · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book

[Kristy · Rating 3 out of 5]

hard to get through. not as good as the night circus

[Jane Robertson · Rating 1 out of 5]

Weird! I just didn't understand it at all. I kept reading hoping it would get better but it didn't.

[Tiffany Staman]

Love this author, hoping she has another book coming soon!

[Laughlin Ryan]

READ THESE RN. the starless sea in particular is so good

[Lisa Wheeler · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not as good at The Night Circus but it did leave a lasting impression on me and I find myself thinking back to it often - despite that I read it 4-5 years ago.

[Veronika Petrova · Rating 5 out of 5]

"you have already been given everything you need"

[Max Johnson · Rating 2 out of 5]

dnf'd, very pretty flowery prose but the plot was doing absolutely nothing. vibes over substance, not for me.