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A review by yourwordsmyink
A Shifting of Stars by Kathy Kimbray
4.0
Actual Rating: 3.5 Stars
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I can honestly say that this book left me a bit speechless. It took me a few days to sort through my thoughts and put them into coherent sentences. Let's jump right in, I enjoyed this book. It was a solid first part of a larger story. However, it started off a little slow, I was already 50% into the book and still sort of waiting for it to start. I was expecting a different story from the blurb and kept waiting for that story to start.
Once the story did start, I actually found myself enjoying it immensely. A Shifting of Stars has lots of twists and turns and has the makings of a great fantasy story. Kimbray's writing is fluid and easy to follow and it makes the story easy to follow.
I do have some issues with the worldbuilding and the magic system. I wasn't entirely orientated in the world, the book sorta just throws you in. There should have been more history included about the world and how the world works. The same goes for the magic system. Magic is only introduced 70% into the book, and not much was said about how it works or the rules.
Books don't always need to explain everything in terms of magic and worldbuilding, but when you're creating something new you need to give your readers something. That being said, the story is incredible. It's unique and new and I cannot wait to find out what happens next.
Read the full review on www.yourwordsmyink.com
I can honestly say that this book left me a bit speechless. It took me a few days to sort through my thoughts and put them into coherent sentences. Let's jump right in, I enjoyed this book. It was a solid first part of a larger story. However, it started off a little slow, I was already 50% into the book and still sort of waiting for it to start. I was expecting a different story from the blurb and kept waiting for that story to start.
Once the story did start, I actually found myself enjoying it immensely. A Shifting of Stars has lots of twists and turns and has the makings of a great fantasy story. Kimbray's writing is fluid and easy to follow and it makes the story easy to follow.
I do have some issues with the worldbuilding and the magic system. I wasn't entirely orientated in the world, the book sorta just throws you in. There should have been more history included about the world and how the world works. The same goes for the magic system. Magic is only introduced 70% into the book, and not much was said about how it works or the rules.
Books don't always need to explain everything in terms of magic and worldbuilding, but when you're creating something new you need to give your readers something. That being said, the story is incredible. It's unique and new and I cannot wait to find out what happens next.