The Blighted Stars

by Meghan E. O’Keefe
The Blighted Stars cover
Good Books rating 4.0
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  • ID: 2383
  • Added: 2025-10-13
  • Updated: 2025-10-13
  • Reviews: 3
Reviews
Crini's Blog · Crini · 2023-09-21
excellent 4.50

They love the book's plot twists and well-developed characters, finding it a typical yet excellent space adventure.

Crini finds The Blighted Stars to be a typical yet excellent space adventure, filled with amazing plot twists and easy-to-like characters. They appreciate the author's ability to craft a story that is both familiar and fresh, keeping readers engaged with its well-paced narrative and intriguing developments. The reviewer particularly enjoys the character dynamics and the way the plot unfolds, making it a satisfying read.

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    It's 'just' another typical space adventure as I know and love them from O'Keefe, full of amazing plot twists and easy to like characters.

    The story is well-paced and keeps the reader engaged throughout.

    The characters are well-developed and add depth to the narrative.

Sifa Elizabeth Reads · Sifa Elizabeth · 2023-06-28
compelling 4.00

They appreciate the book's exploration of survival and the intricate web of truths about humanity's impact on the universe, highlighting its compelling narrative.

Sifa Elizabeth delves into the themes of survival and the consequences of humanity's actions, praising the book for its engaging storytelling. They find the exploration of the twisted truths about humanity's mining of worlds particularly compelling. The reviewer enjoys how the book weaves together these elements to create a gripping tale that keeps readers invested throughout.

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    This is a tale of survival and uncovering a twisted web of truths about humanity's mining of worlds and what it's caused.

    The book's strength lies in its ability to blend survival elements with a deeper commentary on humanity's actions.

    The narrative is engaging and keeps the reader hooked from start to finish.

Fantasy Book Critic · 2023-05-25
intriguing 3.50

They find the book to be an intriguing survival space thriller, though it lacks some tension.

The reviewer at Fantasy Book Critic describes The Blighted Stars as a mysterious survival space thriller that offers an engaging ride. They appreciate the intriguing world-building and the familiar yet well-handled ideas presented in the book. However, they note that the story feels like it's missing some tension, which could have elevated the overall experience. Despite this, they find the narrative compelling and enjoyable.

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    The Blighted Stars is a mysterious survival space thriller that makes for an engaging ride.

    The world it is set in is intriguing, with some familiar ideas, yes, but well-handled ones.

    Though it felt like it was missing some tension.

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