In the beautiful Blue Ridge mountains of North Carolina is the charming resort Vis Ta Vie. This inn is run by Jean-Paul and Renee, a loving couple who are currently struggling financially and emotionally as to whether they must close for good after the summer season. As they welcome their guests for the week, we meet old college friends who have been coming for years and are hiding explosive secrets that will change their lives forever; a single mom self medicating while she struggles to make her gloomy teenager happy and a handsome famous movie star who desperately wants to reconcile with his lifelong love after a very public fallout. Each day brings adventures on the trails and in the kitchen, but within the beauty we slowly piece together the compelling puzzle. The question is whether their relationships can survive when the truth comes out. Totally reminded me of White Lotus vibes with an array of complex characters who come together at a resort!

We are Made of Stars by Rochelle B. Weinstein was a fun book about many different characters staying at a mountainous inn— all keeping secrets. I enjoyed Roasalie’s story the most. I will be recommending this book as it kept me turning the pages wondering how the story was going to unfold. I love Weinstein’s writing and can’t wait to see what she writes next.

This book captured one of my favorite tropes—the idea of a found family—and it delivered that beautifully. There’s something so comforting about stories that explore the relationships we build for ourselves, and this one hit all the right notes. While I appreciated all the characters, I have to say that Rosalie and Cassidy completely stole the show for me. Their dynamic as a mother and daughter was layered and compelling, offering plenty of emotional moments that really drew me in. It’s rare to see a relationship like theirs so deeply explored, and it added a lot of heart to the story.

On the flip side, I didn’t feel as connected to Leo and Penny. They had their moments, but compared to Rosalie and Cassidy, they didn’t leave as much of an impact. That being said, the overall character development was well-done, and the growth each person experienced felt genuine and satisfying.

The pacing was steady, making it easy to stay engaged, and the setting was absolutely perfect for the story. It felt immersive without being overbearing, and it really added to the overall atmosphere. The drama kept things interesting, and while the plot didn’t completely sweep me off my feet, it had just enough emotional depth to keep me turning the pages.

This is the kind of book I’d recommend as a light, engaging read—perfect for a relaxing afternoon or a beach day. It had its strengths, and I’d absolutely consider picking up another of her books in the future. 3 ⭐.

We are made of stars brings together an unlikely crew of guests at the Vis Ta Vie Inn. Turns out all of them have secrets, regrets and something to learn from their stay. Finding out what each has in common and how they help one another through the week of discoveries, heartbreak and sickness. The characters while so different blend together in a beautiful story of forgiveness, togetherness and growth. Thank you NetGalley for the advanced copy. Most certainly recommend this great novel.

This book has quite a bit of drama and backstory in it and it was enjoyable reading as everyone worked through their issues. Set in the North Carolina mountains at an all-inclusive inn, the owners of the inn are going through their own conflict, but little do they know that the week's guests are also going through their own issues. Returning guests and new guests are all more connected than you think. Thank you to NetGalley and Lake Union Publishing for a chance to read this one early in exchange for an honest review.

This is my third book by Rochelle Weinstein. I truly enjoyed her other books and this one did not disappoint. I wasn't sure about the "star" theme but there were a few times I really liked it. One quote was "The sky is unpredictable, Kind of like life". The other "sometimes the stars align and sometimes they fly off course and learn to coexist". Both of these struck a cord with me and brought the story together. This is a story of friendship, love, loss, betrayal and motherhood. The center of the story was the Vis Ta Vie Inn where a group of people come together for different reasons. I enjoyed how each character was introduced and loved getting to know each one of them. The author really has a way of bringing the characters to life. I would love to see this as a movie one day.

I would highly recommend this book to my friends and followers.
Thank you NetGalley and Lake Union Publishing for this ARC.

I look forward to reading many more books by this author.

Thank you to Netgalley, the publisher and the author, for an ARC of this book, in exchange for an honest review.
The premise of the book drew me in but once I started reading it, I just couldn’t get into it at all.
I wish the author, publisher and all those promoting the book much success and connections with the right readers.

A small inn attracts quite a collection of boarders. In this story, we are getting a glimpse into every person’s messy life. Told from various perspectives, I found this story was just a bit difficult to follow and didn’t really like many of the characters. However, the author pulls their stories together into a good book!

In the wonderful 𝗪𝗘 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗠𝗔𝗗𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗦, an eclectic group of people gather for a week-long vacation at a remote country inn, arriving as strangers, but leaving as family.

Rochelle B. Weinstein draws you in from page one, using multiple POVs to tell the story of the Vis Ta Vie Inn, the couple who run it and their guests. Each person is struggling in their own way and it's not long before secrets and hard truths are revealed. There's loss, envy, guilt and forgiveness with surprises I didn't expect, and I found myself comparing it to Liane Moriarty's books - both authors intertwine groups of characters in intriguing and poignant ways.

When I finished reading, I was both touched and hungry - each day starts with the the gourmet menu being served, and the descriptions of the food and cooking are mouthwatering!

Thanks to Get Red PR for the copy to review.

This is a fun book about Bed & Breakfast owners, Jean-Paul and wife Renee as they navigate a series of guests including Cassidy, "goth" daughter
Rosalie, Adam and Sienna, Henry and Lucy, and exes Leo and Penny with daughter, Lucy. Initially they all get along and love Jean-Paul's culinary skills and the hiking they can do on the beautiful grounds. But their pasts are somehow intertwined and soon secrets and lies bubble to the surface. It's tale of complicated families and the lies they tell to protect themselves and their loved ones.
Thanks to NetGalley for this ARC!

3.5 stars!!!! this was my first arc/netgalley read! :,)

one thing about me.... i love a good found family trope... and this checked all the boxes. i enjoyed all of the characters - but leo & penny i wasn't as interested with compared to rosalie & cassidy, for example. but that's bc i also love a complicated mother/daughter relationship (mommy issues anyone???) the character development was SO good here... i would read a book purely of cassidy & rosalie's life after this book

overall i enjoyed this book, i'm a chismosa so i love drama 😭 this would be a great beach read! the setting was perfect for this story, the pacing was good. i would pick up another of rachel's books for sure!

Told through multiple pov's I didn't find it difficult and usually when there are its hard to read. This was a book I loved deeply and will be in my favourites this year. Now I need to get something to eat since there was so much talk of food.

Thanks publisher and netgalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own and isn't influenced by anyone else

When I started We Are Made of Stars I wasn't sure how I was going to like it. The story starts with a group of people descending on a cute and picturesque inn for the week. This cast of characters are all flawed, hold secrets, and their relationships are in a state of upheaval.

This group is MESSY! We have two couples that are best friends, a celebrity couple battling demons and a public controversy, a mother daughter duo who are both in rough shape, as well as the hosts of the inn themselves. At first the fact that the author would allude to things that happened off page without divulging all of the information was irritating to me. Luckily, pieces start coming together somewhat predictably in the second half.

Despite the predictability, I enjoyed the book. I loved the exploration of the complexity of long term relationships. By the end of the book they had worked their way into my hearts and I appreciated their strength and humanity.

I would recommend this book to people who love reading character based books with flawed characters and hidden secrets.

This was a slow book about the life of a resort owner. The plot was not much more and it sadly became a bit tedious. Thanks to NetGalley, the author and the publisher for the chance to read this book.

This is a slow-moving story about the personal problems of the owners of a resort, along with the issues all the guests have.

I struggled to care about any of the characters and the flowery language is not my cup of tea.

It's not for me, but readers who enjoy slower character-driven stories will no doubt enjoy it more than I did.

“We are Made of Stars” is the newest novel by Rochelle B. Weinstein, author of great reads such as “This is Not How it Ends” and ““When We Let Go.”

Several couples are attending a weekend retreat at a country inn located in North Carolina along with a mother and daughter. Naturally, each duo is going through its own set of struggles.

While this story is narrated in multiple points of view, I did not find it difficult to follow the different plots. I didn’t care for some of the couples as much as others and I found myself much more interested in the inn’s owners, Renée and Jean-Paul and the mother-daughter dynamics.

Ms. Weinstein does a fabulous job bringing memorable characters to the page and making the reader care what happens to them.

Four out of five stars.

Thank you Ms. Weinstein, Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to give this an early read.

Unfortunately, I wasn't able to connect to this story as much as I had originally thought. While the premise of a picturesque mountain getaway hosting a cast of complex characters intrigued me, I struggled to connect with the characters and their respective stories. Maybe at the beginning, we were introduced to too many characters at once, and I wasn't sure who to latch onto.

The novel's themes of love, family, and second chances are undoubtedly meaningful, but I found the pacing to be slow, and it made it difficult for me to become fully invested in any particular storyline. That said, I recognize that this might be more a matter of personal taste. Rochelle B. Weinstein’s descriptive prose beautifully captures the setting and the emotional weight of her characters’ struggles, so I imagine readers who enjoy introspective, character-driven stories might find much to appreciate here.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book. Although it wasn’t for me, I know it will resonate with others who enjoy heartfelt, multi-perspective narratives about love and resilience.

Very good. This was the first book I’ve read from the author. I recommend people reading this when it comes out

We Are Made of Stars is a multi-POV story that follows B&B owners Renee and Jean-Paul, mother and daughter duo Cassidy and Rosalie, and three married couples (Penny and Leo, Adam and Sienna, and Lucy and Henry) during a weeklong stay and Renee and Jean-Paul's property, Vis Ta Vie. Each family has their own secrets/hardships they're working through. As the week progresses, and more details of each of their lives start to surface, the interconnectedness of the characters comes to light.

My favorite of these is Rosalie's story, which is the focus for the last 15 - 20% of the book. These final chapters are beautifully told and are the best part of the book. Unfortunately, in my opinion, the majority of the book was not as wonderful of a journey for me. There are three married couples who are all having problems in their respective marriages, and I found this to be dull/repetitive at times. Of the three couples, I resonated the most with Penny and Leo. I was satisfied with their ending, whereas I didn't find myself caring as much about Lucy/Henry and Adam/Sienna.

I did enjoy the multiple POV narration. I think it was a smart move to not use each character as a narrator (Renee, Lucy, Adam, and Leo do not narrate). The author is a good story teller (this is the first book of hers I have read) and I generally felt engaged through out the book. This was a hard review to write because I enjoyed the book, I just didn't love it.

It is not only the guests, but also the owners of the Vis Ta Vie inn, who find themselves at a cross roads in their lives over the brief period of time covered in this novel.

From the Hollywood golden couple on the verge of a divorce, to the single mother and her teenage daughter who lack emotional stability in their lives, and others present at the inn, the writer takes a good look at the emotional makeup of what makes us human.

This is a warm and heartfelt story that will resonate with many readers. Worth checking out, it gets 3.5 stars.