My Review:
"The Light of Stars" by Jenelle Hovde is a
dazzling new Regency romance! I had high expectations for this book, and it did
not disappoint! I love our main characters Kitty and Sebastian. There is great
banter and intellectual sparring between the two. Kitty loves studying stars
and astronomy. I love that Sebastian is supportive of Kitty’s bluestocking endeavors.
Kitty wonders why God allows things to happen and must trust in God to
chart her path, like she charts the stars. Kitty learns that God arranges our
paths no matter how much others try to control them. The faith content is
amazing in this book with lots of Scripture and you can tell the characters
live out their faith. I love the India storyline (especially when they travel
to India) and the astronomy aspect. There are so many great historical details
and I appreciated the references to real life characters like William
Wilberforce and William Carey. It was fun picking up on references to Austen’s
“Pride and Prejudice.” There are some great scenes with Sebastian and fencing
that will have the ladies swooning! Another scene I loved is when Kitty takes Sebastian
to a bluestocking salon. Will Kitty and Sebastian fall in love as they question
the British Empire’s rule and influence over India and the ideas of reform? Will
they be able to see God’s handiwork in their lives and circumstances? I highly
recommend this Regency romance to lovers of history and swoon-worthy romance!
Content: I give this book a low PG-13 rating. Some examples
of the content: mention of a past affair and drinking; mention of gambling and
opium.
TW: child abduction; past hallucinations.
Spice: closed-door; vague references and implications to the
“intimacies of marriage” between a married couple.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book
which I received from the author. All views expressed are only my honest
opinion.
