I think not only did it bring the characters together and made the plot work better, but it also made an interesting framework for the character relationships given things that happen which I won’t spoil.Īlso, timeline-wise, for those of you who read The Wicker King, you might recognize Ahmed’s three (!!!) parents. I definitely wasn’t sure what to expect with the near-future setting, but I think it really helped add to the story.

The near-future setting framed the story in a unique way. Plus, the ending made it all the more tear-jerking, so ah–be prepared with tissues. They were complex and intricate and a little messy because that’s life. This is honestly what made this book so worthwhile to me–getting to read about the complex character relationships, which I found to be The Weight of the Stars‘ biggest triumph. I loved the Ryann & Alexandria dynamic, as well as Ryann and her brother James, as well as how the rest of her friends interacted. They’re all very individual, which I loved, and their relationships were probably one of the strongest parts of this story. I wasn’t sure what to expect from the characters, but I actually ended up really invested in their stories, which I was not expecting, but really loved. There were a few places I was still not completely in tune with, but overall, I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this! The characters are endearing.

I feel like Ancrum’s books are so hit and miss for me, but I’m honestly glad that The Weight of The Stars was a hit for me? I felt like I understood it a lot better than I did The Wicker King, and that made the experience a lot more enjoyable. I did not expect to like this book as much as I did, nor did I expect to read it quite late at night and all in one sitting.

The weight of the stars by k ancrum