This book was so good! I don’t typically gravitate towards sci-fi but this one was so well done. Anxiously waiting for book 2 so I can devour it!

This book was out of my ordinary but I had to try it. Was definitely not disappointed and so glad I read it. It was a lot in the beginning but it was worth it.

I somehow ended up reading several young adult fantasy books this summer and found them all to be interesting escapism. Star Bringer was among them. I liked the characters though I didn't love any of them. They all had much more back story than their first appearances would lead the reader or each other to realize. After a major catastrophe our cast of assorted characters find themselves on a stolen spaceship with abilities they've never seen and barely understand. The "princess", the two guards who are obviously not corporation devotees, the priestess, her guard, the corporate computer geek, the prisoner - all have secrets and goals that don't necessarily coincide. Survival comes first before anyone can follow their desired path. Many secrets exists that throw new light on the corporation, the empire and the sisterhood and it takes quite a while for motives and tactics come to light. All while dodging repeated threats on the crew's lives.

Interesting characters, tons of intrigue and mystery and lots of action make for a fun read that isn't limited to young adults to enjoy (I assure you I'm not in the target demographic at all!)

Thanks to NetGalley, Entangled: Red Tower Books and the authors for the ARC.

This is a thickum folks and I was not prepared for how quick it went! I've seen this noted as having Breakfast Club vibes and I gotta admit its pretty darn close. A misfit crew ends up on an alien artifact ship running for their lives. Chosen ones, princesses, inmates and more make up this ragtag gang. It is SO easy to love each character and their individual differences and flaws. There is a decent amount of inner monologuing and I did feel it could have been slightly shorter but I was also kinda sad when it ended. I know.. I know.. Eye roll at us readers. I just can't deny how fun a ride this was.

The chemistry was totally my jam. It's not overloaded but when the scenes start steaming, its done with a lot of yum. I loved that it's a mixed bag in the relationship department too. The sapphic and the vanilla were both equally so damn hot. There are also some very interesting plot twists that I did not see coming and one in particular I'm still debating my feelings on. This book kept me on my toes.

I definitely enjoyed this one and that cliffhanger already has book two on my radar. I had the exciting luck of winning an advanced digital copy from the Redtower gang and I cannot thank them enough! If you are a fan of action packed sci-fi space adventures with well crafted characters, well done political structures, world building, chemistry and characters than ... Yup... You know this is for you.

This was such a fun read! You have 7 very different individuals stuck together on a sketchy spaceship. They are forced together to survive, and as the story comes together we learn more and more plot twists that really keep the action moving! In addition, this is a multi-POV narration, which was important because the cast of characters is so diverse, from all walks of life and with various interests that often time collide with one another and yet, somehow become like a family.
There is romance and political intrigue galore, and both work together within all the other action (the whole “slight” problem with the sun, ahem) to make this an enjoyable read and great start to hopefully many more adventures! I enjoyed this book enough to immediately buy a hard copy when I saw it out early in the store!

I cannot believe that I thought this was a standalone and now am waiting on that cliffhanger for a year.

I really enjoyed the Crave series by Tracy Wolff and knew I would need to see her adventure into the sci-fi genre, especially when you throw in the advertisement of it being like Firefly. Knowing her previous audience, I went in with the expectation of this being more YA than NA.

+ Found Family
+ Band of Misfits
+ Multiple POV
+ Sentient Sassy Ship

Star Bringer is a fast paced adventure told from multiple POVs that allows you into the perspective and minds of each member on board the ship. Not only are we able to see each character's thoughts, relationships/allegiances, and feelings, but also a unique perspective of the world and political environment that they all live in. The found family aspect, despite backgrounds that pit some as rivals/enemies, is endearing and I loved seeing how the crew came together.

There's multiple relationships that we get glimpses of with so many characters, but the enemies-to-lovers dynamic of the princess, Kali, and mercenary, Ian, had to be my favorite. There's so much angst and tension between the two of them, and Ian's broody yet protective nature made him the standout male character for me.

While the plot of the system nearing its impending doom with the destruction of the sun was intriguing and set in a politically charged setting, the characters stole the show. Their dynamic and growth overshadowed the sci-fi plot of the story for me. The last 1/3rd of the book really was where the story began to shine and pick up. Each page became more gripping than the last and I found myself unable to put it down right until that final page where I realized we weren't getting the resolution I had anticipated, but instead a cliffhanger as we were led into book 2.

Red Tower has once more maintained the place in my heart where I will preorder every book that they list for order without needing to even read a title let alone description. Each book they have released has been absolutely amazing and I look forward to what they continue to do.

Welcome to the Star Bringer where you can expect the unexpected to happen, relationships to be tested, trust to be questioned, secrets to be unraveled, desire to ignite, expectations to be challenged, and of course a ton of banter, spice, and adventure.

Time is running out. Who can be trusted? Who will change history? Who will save the future?

Get ready to dive in to 667 pages that guarantee there will be another book.

A spicy read best enjoyed with your favorite iced-beverage, a cozy chair, and maybe a fan. If you’re looking for a medium level of heat, this should be a satisfying read.

This was such an interesting read. I really enjoyed this book and it was such a different style and I loved the characters. I did find the middle to drag a bit but I can't wait to continue this series.

Buckle up for a literary joyride! Star Bringer catapults readers into an electrifying sci-fi escapade that's like blending the essence of Aurora Rising, The Breakfast Club, and Firefly in a genre-bending blender. Picture this: a chaotic explosion brings together a motley crew of seven, setting the stage for a pulse-pounding plot where survival becomes a team sport. And guess what? These newfound buddies are a hot target for some "dead or alive" action.

But hold onto your space helmets, because the storytelling is as dynamic as the characters themselves. The narrative unfolds through multiple viewpoints, like a high-stakes soap opera. There's Kali, the regal princess; Ian, the dashing mercenary; Rain, the spiritually-inclined high priestess; and Beckett, the jailbreak expert, among others. These aren't just characters, they're a buffet of personalities, each bringing a unique flavor to the feast.

The multiple perspectives aren't just there for show, they're the sauce that adds spice to the setting, political intrigue, and whatnot. The characters themselves? As multi-layered as a cosmic onion. And the relationships? Oh, they're juicier than a space orange. Friends, family, foes, and a ship with more secrets than a gossip column – it's all there. Watching these misfits evolve into a dysfunctional yet heartwarming space family is like seeing a sitcom in zero gravity.

Romance, anyone? Oh, absolutely! Two love stories take center stage. Kali and Ian? Think of them as the space version of love-hate dynamite, with chemistry that could power a starship. And don't even get me started on Ian – he's like the brooding heartthrob who forgot to read the "anti-swoon" manual.

Then there's Beckett and Rain – their romance is like the cosmic version of opposites attract. While Ian and Kali are spitting fire, these two are all about soft, sweet, and saucy. It's like watching an interstellar telenovela with a dash of sci-fi.

Star Bringer isn't just a story; it's a gravitational pull for your emotions. It's like a black hole for your sleep schedule – you won't rest until you know who's chasing who and what's blowing up next. Between impending solar doom, political games, rebellions, and some alien pizzazz, the stakes are higher than a satellite's orbit. But hey, no pressure, right?

And let's not forget the grand finale – a fireworks display of twists, turns, and tantalizing questions. The plot wraps up some threads, but it's like a buffet where you just want to keep sampling. Plus, that jaw-dropping revelation at the end is the cherry on top, leaving you hankering for the sequel like a space explorer yearning for the next wormhole.

Major shoutout to Entangled Publishing for the mind-blowing ride.

Sometimes I have issues with reading things in ebook vs. print. So I wanted to wait to do this review until I could try this in both formats. Well unfortunately for me this book was just not done well. I am so sad that I ended up DNFing this one since I am a giant fan of Tracy Wolff. But sadly this one was just not good. I think that the world building wasn't don't to its fullest and the writing was just confusing for the most part. The characters felt more middle grade with horney issues than the new adult/adult title it was supposed to be. Even a lot of the snark felt like it would work better for lower young adult. I wanted to love this one but it was just so bad. And I wonder if I read the same book as the people that I know in a group has read because they die hard loved this one.

Star Bringer by Tracy Wolff and Nina Croft is a fantastic read. I absolutely LOVED it! Everyone needs to read this book. Even if you are not into sci-fi/space fantasy, you still should read this book because it is epic and this universe is brilliant.

Tracy really knows how to get you to care about characters and she doesn't disappoint with this book. Like I am INVESTED and need to know everything about them and need them all in my life. This is a great group of characters and they all blend well together. I thought having different points of views would throw me off, but it was easy to follow and know who you are reading about.

The story is amazing with all of the twists and turns and it kept me on my toes. I laughed, I cried, I gasped, and felt so many different emotions while reading. The romance is top notch and the spiciness is perfect.

Do I just start making my paychecks out to Red Tower books now or….?

All of my favorite books this year are being published by Red Tower, just saying. 😂

Starbringer was excellent. I loved the diversity of characters, the complexity of the religious and political situations, and the fun mayhem that happens IN SPACE!

I cannot wait for the next one after that ending and I honestly cannot recommend this enough.

The Breakfast Club in space is a perfect description and it is worth all the hype!

Thank you so much to Red Tower/Entangled for the advanced copy!

I was so excited to read Star Bringer. I am a Science Fiction / Fantasy nerd at heart. My favorite shows growing up were either based in the future, had aliens (Alf) or space in them. So reading a book hailed as a band of misfits in space sounded right up my alley.

A princess, a priestess & her guard, a prison inmate, a corporation worker and two shadowy characters all arrive on the same ship looking for a way off an exploding star ship. Star Bringer is told from these characters' points of view. Which honestly got a bit confusing at times. We see them try to work together to explain the situation, that is until they realize they are all being attacked. With the cast on board it could be anyone wanting them dead. How will they come to trust, love and support each other? We will see.

Star Bringer has two main love stories both with instant attraction. The rest of the crew rotated around these two relationships. The amount of world building and inherent confusion to a new world was a bit more than I was used to. I think some more humor would have helped. In the end the story fell flat for me. I think I was expecting a The Expanse-esque book and got more of a Guardians of the Galaxy.

Thank you to Entangled Publishing for my advanced copy. You made this little nerd’s heart so happy for the approval.

Let me just start off with saying I have no idea what other people are talking about when they mention the TV shows and movies this one is like because I don't watch TV shows or movies. BUT this book was amazing! I was sucked into it in the first few pages and did not want to put it down. If I didn't have life, I probably would have read this in one sitting, it was that good. I loved the characters and how unique the story was. I loved all the action. I pretty much loved everything about this book.

This book had four character POVs, so you get to know different characters. Each of those characters ends up pairing up as a couple. One of the couples were enemies-to-lovers. The other couple was more insta-love, which I didn't love, but it wasn't a dealbreaker to not give this book 5 stars. And I loved the ship. That has nothing to do with the characters, but I kind of thought of the ship as a character, so I guess it kind of works. But whatever. We will just ignore my rant now.

Go read this Sci-Fi romance book! It's amazing and I loved it!

“As crews go, we’re a goddamn disaster. A princess, a priestess, a bodyguard, a prisoner, a con artist, a goofball, and me, self-appointed asshole in charge of them all.”

If you’re a romantasy girly looking to get into sci-fi, this is a great book to get you started. The sun is dying, and the galaxy’s only hope is seven misfits on board a spaceship with a mind of its own.

Star Bringer is a fun and fast paced romantic sci-fi filled with a unique case of characters, spice, and action. It gave me big space adventure “save the galaxy vibes” without it being too much heavy lifting on the brain in terms of science. There are multiple POVs from the cast and it was great bouncing around and seeing the story get fleshed out between the different characters as we got to know them more. It is one of those books that sucked me in and didn’t let me go, at least until the 50% mark. Once we hit that halfway mark, I felt my interest diminishing as the pacing started to feel a bit clunky. Some important scenes felt really rushed while we sat in other scenes for what felt like ages. Due to this, I think the plot suffered in being a bit dragged out and not as concise. I would have loved to see more world building and discovery from the characters, some plot elements felt handed over instead of earned. This book definitely felt like it could have been a bit shorter.

For the romances, I enjoyed them for the most part. It was forced proximity and a bit of insta love (which is not my favorite) but the character’s dynamics were filled with tension that lead to some spice. We had two main relationships, one M/F and one sapphic. While they were trope filled, I loved them both, I just wish there was a bit more development between characters in the relationships.

Overall, this is a fun read and I will be picking up the sequel, I just wish things were a bit more fleshed out.

Thank you to Engtangled Publishing and Red Tower Books for the early copy of Star Bringer!

I knew before diving into Star Bringer I would love it. I've read books by Tracy before, but this was my first time reading a book written by Nina Croft. It took me until 44% in to actually start loving it. I enjoy the characters separately but the couples fell flat. Both seemed rushed and I honestly didn't get the chemistry between them but I'm sure the couples will grow on me more throughout the series. After the 44% mark the plot started to catch my attention a lot more and the ENDING... I have such a love/hate relationship with cliffhangers lol. Overall I had fun reading Star Bringer, I will definitely pick up the next book!

Star Bringer was a fast paced romantic Sci-Fi that was so much fun! It felt like a mash up of certain elements from Guardians of the Galaxy + The 100 + The Breakfast Club and a little bit of The Bourne Identity, so I was obsessed! And by just that first chapter I was sucked in. These seven characters were thrown together and were the most unlikely of allies. It was just asking for disaster! It made this story steamy, heartfelt and filled with all the action. Laced with lies, death, secrets, betrayal, friendship and love, this high staked book was impossible to put down!

As crews go, we’re a goddamn disaster. A princess, a priestess, a bodyguard, a prisoner, a con artist, a goofball, and me, self-appointed asshole in charge of them all.



Kalinda: Crown Princess of the Nine Planets

If anyone had told me a month ago that I’d be sitting at a bar on Glacea while the only person I’ve ever kissed casually stabs a stranger, I would have laughed them out of the palace. But here we are.

Kali was one of my favorite characters. Her thoughts cracked me up and I loved her sarcasm. Yet even though she was level headed, she had been raised so naïve and sheltered. She hadn’t been aware of what was truly going on in the planets around her, or their galaxy. So as she found herself in the middle of an adventure of a lifetime, she not only got a huge wake up call, but she grew so much from the beginning of this story to the end!



Ian: Mercenary and Smuggler and (Very) Occasional Good Guy

He smirks. “Princess Kalinda, the martyr . Not sure the look suits you. Besides, I’ve always been a sucker for a damsel in distress.”
“No, you haven’t!” I tell him, and the desperation is growing inside me. Because time is running out.
“Okay, you’re right, I haven’t.” He blasts some more laser fire in their direction, then looks at me, his expression serious for once.

Ian was right up there with favorite character! His thoughts made me fall so hard for him. And I loved that he was attracted to the Princess from the get go, but that he hated all that she stood for. But Ian was a secretive soul and he held a lot of his cards close to his chest. All I really knew about him in the beginning was that he desperately needed to save Milla. We just didn’t know the why. As the story unfolded we saw that Ian was heroic, brave, cynical and selfless – even though he would deny this to his death haha. Ian was a true book boyfriend that I fell head over heels in love with!



Ian & Kali:

No way. Bad boys are one thing. Homicidal assholes are another.
But then he turns and our eyes meet as he watches me watching him.
Shit. Could I be more obvious?
He raises a brow as if inviting me to engage.

Ian and Kali had the most fabulous of enemies to lovers! Their banter was everything! I loved watching Ian mess with Kali, and Kali throw it back at him. Watching their enemies to lovers relationship transform was my favorite thing about this story! It was real, believable and kept me wondering what was going to happen next. Being put in life and death situations, they had to trust each other. Save each other. And watching that trust, friendship and more build was perfect and left my heart beating faster!



Rain: High Priestess of the Sisterhood of the Light

I feel the stirring of my own rebellion deep inside. The part of me that has lived my life for other people knows I should shove it down and lock it up tight. But the other part… the other part of me wants to take it out for a spin and see where it goes.

Rain was absolutely adorable and oh so sheltered. She had so many expectations put upon her as the High Priestess, so I loved how down to earth she was. How she was a complete disaster the first time she met the Princess. But as we got to learn more about Rain, I loved that she was kind, good hearted and so thoughtful. And she was completely obsessed thinking about kissing Beckett ♥.



Beckett: Newly Escaped Prisoner 826

“Nothing about you could ever be boring, Rain,” she whispers back. Then she sweeps my hair over my shoulder and leans forward to press her mouth against the nape of my neck.

Beckett was a mystery. She kept her cards closer to her chest then even Ian did. She had so much hate towards everything Kali stood for, and seemed to have so much darkness around her because of the physical pain she was constantly in. So she took the longest for me to warm up to and like. Watching Rain make Beckett happy finally gave Beckett the light she desperately needed. Yet I felt like Rain and Becket’s relationship wasn’t as developed as Ian and Kali’s. Theirs felt more physical, like an insta lust. So I’m keeping my fingers crossed that Rain and Beckett’s relationship will develop more as this trilogy unfolds!



Their World & The Others:

“What is this?” she asks, and now she’s looking around as well.
“I don’t know,” I tell her honestly. “I have no fucking idea. But I’m starting to think we should’ve been more scared of the sentient ship we’ve stolen and what she’s capable of.”

Learning about the different planets, and the political mechanisms to it all was fascinating. But we also got to see the horrors that surrounded them and my mind was blown. Torture. Betrayal. Death. Consequences. All seemed to be wherever you looked in their galaxy.
Also on the ship were Merrick, Gage, and Max. Yet we didn’t get the any of their povs like we do with Beckett, Rain, Ian and Kali. So I’m keeping my lips zipped on them, other then hold on because you’re in for a wild ride! And the same for the ship! I loved the ship in the story almost as much as Kali and Ian! I have sooooo much I want to say, but I can’t wait for you to discover all that is Starlight! She had me clapping, screaming out loud, and cheering her on every step of the way!

Terror rolls through me at the thought of what we’re about to do— and what will happen if we get caught. But some things are worth fighting for. And so are some people.

With perilous action, this story had heart pounding moments that were epic and others that were impossible not to have tears when reading! And while there were happy moments, death still loomed over all of their heads. After finishing this book, I went back and re-read certain scenes and the foreshadowing! Ohhhhh, it was so subtly there! This story was definitely like a puzzle, but you have to look for the pieces since not all of them show themselves to you! Now I am patiently waiting for that next book. While I am nervous about how something will pan out, I’m keeping my fingers crossed that I love how it unfolds. And I can;t wait to see what happens next!

This is my first syfy story and I fall in love from the first chapter. Full of mystery and action, because each chapter It has a different POV , you can’t imagine what’s is going to happen next. 7 complete different people in the same spaceship living together for the circumstance or I call it destiny. Falling in love making friendships, hate and learn to trust each other at the same time they trying to survive and find the way to save the universe. DEFINITELY A STORY OUT OF THIS WORLD! Tracy Wolff always tries to
get her readers to
immerse themselves in
her stories and this is no exception. And I like Nina Croft collaboration I'm look forward to read more of her work. I recommend
100%. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I’m giving it about 3 1/2 stars right now. It was at the end it felt rushed and became a little confusing…it was great at the beginning, funny. Wise cracking and etc but at the end it kind of dragged on. I’ll wait to read the next book to be able to give my complete opinion.

Thank you Entangled and Netgalley for this eArc. As usual this is my own opinion on this novel.

Star Bringer was hard to rate for me, until the end. I loved the plot of this book, but there were aspects that I didn’t like as well. Overall, I think it’s a 4.25 Stars and I enjoyed myself thoroughly. And that cliffhanger at the end, I’m struggling to come up with words to review this book.

I spent a majority of the book trying to figure out how this storyline was going to play out and what the goal of the series was going to be. I cannot express how much the end threw me for a loop, but I’m honestly surprised. I didn’t see the twist and the cliffhanger coming.

The spice was good. It was light enough that it wasn’t pertinent to the story and could be skipped if you’re not into that sort of thing, but also detailed enough that a spice lover enjoys it. And the sapphic relationship was good as well!

The multiple POVs was a lot to juggle at first, but you got used to it quickly. I think if it had been written in third person, it might have been easier to keep up at the beginning but I enjoy a good multi POV.

The audiobook was done well. The first file wasn’t edited well, but after the error was fixed, I enjoyed the narration.

I found the writing to be super casual, which I didn’t quite enjoy as much, but it made this book very accessible for new readers to a Sci-fi/Fantasy romance book. I would absolutely recommend it to anyone wanting to dip their toes in this genre (despite the size, which may be off putting to a new reader). I also wasn’t a fan of the way the insta-love was written but did enjoy the couplings.

Overall, I really enjoyed this book, and my dislikes didn’t stop me from enjoying it. It’s like a dystopian Guardians of the Galaxy. I will be needing the second book immediately.