She writes intricately and well fleshed out stories that will surely make their way to everyone’s hearts. Jenn Bennett’s writing style is a wonder. Overall, Starry Eyes was a really lovely book. I enjoyed the narration, and the voice made it easier to imagine the scenes. Their whole adventure, being stuck with each other in the wild, was really interesting. Another thing I loved was the illustrations, which were maps from Lennon’s notebook. Zorie and Lennon really complemented each other’s personalities and it was a great experience reading their story: from being best friends to them falling out, and finally coming together again.Įmotions translated pretty well from the pages. I love Zorie’s love for astronomy and Lennon’s love for outdoor adventure. The characters were well developed and very relatable. Zorie with her stepmom Joy, and Lennon with his moms, Sunny and Mac. I really loved the family dynamics depicted in the book. There’s always the tension and chemistry to look forward to, but mostly, it’s how the characters get drawn to each other in spite of everything.įor Zorie and Lennon, it was a case of getting in the middle of a family clash-it was mostly Zorie’s dad having issues with Lennon’s moms. I’m not the biggest fan of hate to love trope, but I have to admit that it’s really growing on me. I easily devoured this book in a span of a weekend. I think it’s really one of the best ways to get into something. Going into this book blindly might have been the best decision. I can still remember how I fell in love with Anatomical Shape of the Heart and stole a great piece of my heart. Here’s the thing, Jenn Bennett writes awesome contemporaries. This post contains affiliate links and I may earn a small commission through qualifying purchases. But can Zorie and Lennon’s rekindled connection survive out in the real world? Or was it just a result of the fresh forest air and the magic of the twinkling stars? But fighting each other while also fighting off the forces of nature makes getting out of the woods in one piece less and less likely.Īnd as the two travel deeper into Northern California’s rugged backcountry, secrets and hidden feelings surface. With no one but each other for company, Zorie and Lennon have no choice but to hash out their issues via witty jabs and insults as they try to make their way to safety. It doesn’t hurt that their families are the modern day, Californian version of the Montagues and Capulets.īut when a group camping trip goes south, Zorie and Lennon find themselves stranded in the wilderness. Ever since last year’s homecoming dance, best friends-turned-best enemies Zorie and Lennon have made an art of avoiding each other.
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