Upon a Frosted Star

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📖 What are reading as we officially move into winter?
📖 Do you have any reading rituals for the solstice?
📖 Do you enjoy a different reading format at this time of year than your usual preference?

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tokorowilliamwallace Last night I just started a nonfiction book out from the library from the small American contingent sent to the area of Russia bordering the Barents Sea after the treaty for a Russian ceasefire on the eastern front to both assist and train the Czech Slav army and to await a possible but unlikely contingent of Germans desirous of the store of supplies in the area late in the war. 4mo

kspenmoll Right now I am reading

Lost in Paris: A Novel

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OutsmartYourShelf

Upon a Frosted Star | M.A. Kuzniar

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1920s London & Forster, struggling artist, finds an invitation to the most glamorous party of the year held by a reclusive & mysterious host. Upon appearance of the first proper snowfall of the year, the invitations appear without warning, simply inscribed with ‘Tonight‘ & a clue to the theme. Forster attends the party with his flatmate, Marvin, & their friend, Rose & it's as magical as he could ever have dreamt. (Continued)

OutsmartYourShelf When he catches sight of a beautiful dancer who then disappears without trace, Forster knows that she is his muse & he vows to find out who she is. His search leads him to an abandoned manor house with a lake & a swan who sadly swims alone.

I absolutely loved the author's previous book, Midnight in Everwood, so I was so pleased to get a chance to read & review this reimagining of Swan Lake. 7mo

OutsmartYourShelf The author still has that sumptuous turn of phrase (which can be an acquired taste), & the food is described so deliciously that I always crave a piece of cake or chocolate after reading. The cover is also lovely. The main issue with this for me was that Forster, the main narrator is a bit, well, boring. Detta's chapters fly by as her character is vibrant but Forster's are the same thing over & over: paint a bit, search for the party invite, 7mo

OutsmartYourShelf attend the party, look for Detta, & repeat. They are a perfect representation of “She's everything, He's just Ken“. It made the story not as compelling as Midnight in Everwood which is a shame. The ending was also a little abrupt - all that build-up & just a short epilogue. 4🌟

Thanks to #NetGalley & publishers, HQ, for the opportunity to read an ARC.
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OutsmartYourShelf Full Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5848169680

Read 17th - 20th Sept 2023

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#RushAThon @andrew65 @GHABI4ROSES @DieAReader 7mo

KateReadsYA Omg while reading your review I was like wow this is giving midnight in everwood vibes and low and behold it's the same author. YES YES YES!!!! Adding to my tbr 7mo

OutsmartYourShelf @KateReadsYA It is indeed! Hope you enjoy it. 7mo

TheSpineView Sounds good! Great job! 7mo

DieAReader 🥳🥳🥳 7mo

Andrew65 Excellent 👏👏👏 I love the cover. 7mo

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