Title: Spinning Starlight
Author: R.C. Lewis
First published October 6, 2015
327 pages, Hardcover
ISBN: 9781423185154 (ISBN10: 1423185153)
Rating: 3.75
Overview
Liddi Jantzen, the sixteen-year-old heiress of the most influential tech family, is known for her aversion to the limelight. However, her life takes a dangerous turn when a group of men invades her home, and she realizes that she is caught up in an intricate interstellar conspiracy.
Her brothers are also in danger, held captive in the channels between planets. The captor has implanted a monitoring device in Liddi’s vocal cords, giving her the power to save her brothers’ lives with just a word.
Determined to rescue her family and prevent a bleak future, Liddi embarks on a journey to a foreign planet. There, she meets Tiav, a handsome dignitary with the necessary skills to bring her brothers home.
However, Liddi’s vocal cords have been silenced, and she must use all her strength and intelligence to persuade Tiav that her mission is genuine. With the fate of many planets hinged on her brothers’ rescue, Liddi must decide how much she is willing to sacrifice.
R.C. Lewis’s Spinning Starlight is a spellbinding and captivating retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic tale. It weaves a heartrending story of a family’s struggle for survival in a stunning and imaginative world.
About the Author
When I’m not immersed in writing novels, I switch gears and teach math. Or when I’m done with teaching, I delve right back into the world of writing.
It can be a bit disorienting, but I manage to navigate these two passions of mine.
Editoral Review
Spinning Starlight, written by R.C. Lewis, is a captivating, sci-fi, young adult novel. This book was first published on October 6, 2015, and it tells the story of Liddi Jantzen, a young woman, who must navigate different worlds to save her family from an impending doom.
Lewis is a talented author who is known for creating compelling and thought-provoking tales. In Spinning Starlight, she blends speculative fiction, action, and romance to create a unique and engaging world.
The themes of the novel are also relevant, as it explores the destructive nature of power and the importance of family and love. The novel is centered around Liddi, who is the youngest of her siblings and the only one without a unique talent.
However, when her brothers and sisters are kidnapped, she must overcome her fears and use her hidden technological know-how to rescue them. Liddi enters different worlds, each with its own set of challenges and dangers, and must navigate them to save her family before it’s too late.
Lewis’s writing is descriptive, and she does an excellent job of painting vivid images of the different worlds that Liddi visits. The author also does an excellent job of character development, especially with Liddi.
Throughout the novel, we see her character grow, and by the end, she has become a strong, empowered young woman. One minor flaw in the book is that the pacing is a bit slow at the beginning, and it takes some time for the story to get going.
However, as the story progresses, the pacing picks up, and the book becomes more of a page-turner. Spinning Starlight is a must-read for lovers of young adult literature, sci-fi, and action genres.
The author will keep readers engaged throughout the book, and the themes explored are especially relevant in today’s society. Overall, this is a well-crafted book with an engaging story and well-developed characters.
The Washington Post highly recommends Spinning Starlight and gives it a nine out of ten rating. This book offers something for everyone and is an exciting addition to any sci-fi or young adult literature enthusiast’s bookshelf.
