Stars of Fortune by Nora RobertsMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
Want to know why I’m so excited?
A short explanation………I have been reading Nora Roberts’s books for years and years…in fact, I have a huge collection of her works in a bookshelf dedicated to her.
But the last couple of her books have somewhat been a disappointment to me….even began thinking that the most recent book I read, Blood Magick (The Cousins O'Dwyer Trilogy #3) https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1... which I gave 2 stars…first time ever…..could not possibly have been written by her.
And then…..AT LAST…………..when I was about to give up….
Stars of Fortune, the 1st book in The Guardians Trilogy,(each volume will focus on each couple and their own romance)which is Bran Killian and Sasha Riggs, is stunning…amazing! It has everything I was so waiting for in a book….The fight between good and evil, friendship, romance, fantasy, shapeshifters, love, mermaids, time travelers, paranormal, endearing characters and a beautiful location.
It’s truly a story filled with magic
The book blurb: To celebrate the rise of their new queen, three goddesses of the moon created three stars, one of fire, one of ice, one of water. But then they fell from the sky, putting the fate of all worlds in danger. And now three women and three men join forces to pick up the pieces...
All six have their own unique special powers and have been drawn to the island of Corfu to finding the Fire Star together.
Sasha Riggs
Sasha is a reclusive artist living in the North Carolina Mountains. She’s been haunted by visions, which she expresses through her paintings and finds herself being pulled by something to travelling to Corfu. She will be the one to hold all six together.
Bran Killian
Magician, sorcerer, healer, witch….has been on the same quest to finding the Fire Star for a very long time. He finds himself drawn to Sasha and will do anything to protect her and the team from the evil that threatens to destroy them before the end of their journey.
Riley & Sawyer
Riley - adventurer, resourceful, wolf shapeshiter, archeologist and totally fearless and totally fun to be with!
Sawyer – wanderer, fun-loving, cute and a time traveler.
Annika
Mermaid, loner, sweet, adorable…..I fell in love with this character from the start. She loves shopping, bright jewelry and her table settings are to die for!!!!Doyle
Sasha arrives in Corfu and within a day or two, she meets up with the other five and together they rent a villa in Corfu, which will be the headquarters during their search together for the star. I adored the Corfu setting….having visited the island often; it brought back such wonderful memories…
What I loved
Loved how the characters are introduced and developed. I was immediately drawn to each character from the first time they are introduced and learning about their powers and their history and secrets.
I liked Sasha and Bran as a couple. Even when I became a bit irritated with Sasha when she had doubts about her gifts and her strength, there was still something about her that was endearing and by the end of the book, seeing her growth and acceptance made me even like her more.
Bran….wow, what a guy!! I adored him. His thoughtfulness, caring and how could I not love his magical powers.
Annika – this was such an appealing character. Her sweetness, innocence, curiosity and loving nature was like a breath of fresh air……her reaction to the magical bracelets that Bran gives her was beyond lovable. And her love for shopping!!!!
Riley and her sassiness…and her many contacts that she has and uses. I want to know her secret contacts for my next trip to Corfu.
Sawyer was a character you cannot help falling in love with. He’s so easy-going and hey, this guy can take you time travelling!!!!
Doyle, the immortal warrior cursed for eternity of never being able to be with someone he loves.
The way they work towards trusting each other, forming a united group with a common goal and slowly revealing who they are to one another – but not everything at first!!!!
I loved the fantasy, the mystical and paranormal aspect of the story intermingled with present world.
The setting of Corfu and the caves that the group searches for the star is written so well and vividly that I felt myself being there.
Great dialogue. Well-paced and attention-grabbing plot. Endearing characters.
Sweet and lovely sex scenes between Sasha and Bran. Enticing storyline.
If you’re a NORA ROBERTS fan, you are going to LOVE this one!!! And even if you are not….give it a shot….it’s a really good book.
Can’t wait for book #2……hopefully not too long!!!
And NR…..thanks for a beautiful and romantic and magical love story!
PS… There’s a mention of someone named Corrigan and Sawyer mentions that his grandfather, who gave him the time travelling watch……I wonder if all six are connected to characters in the author’s other books…like Born in Trilogy, The Circle Trilogy, Three Sisters Island Trilogy and the Gallaghers of Ardmore Trilogy????
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