I have been an avid fan of this series for over a decade and a half. Kristen Britain writes some of the most well developed and well plotted fantasy out there, and really deserves so much more hype. Her characters are dynamic, memorable, and so creative with real struggles.

Karigan has been through so much in the last few books, and this book is a reprieve in some ways, a breather from the greater adventures in the wide world of Sacoridia and keeps her closer to home in the capital city of Sacor City, as well as closer to King Zachary...

This book is reminiscent of the third book, The High King's Tomb, and includes another plot thickening ball that changes the course of the story.

I can't wait for the next one, and will look forward to rereading this series again when that one comes out!

(The audiobooks for this series are also incredible! Ellen Archer brings the story to life!)

Falling in a Sea of Stars by Kristen Britain is another fantastic entry in the Green Rider saga. Filled with Britain’s beautifully descriptive prose, excellent lore and world-building, and excellent characters, this book was everything I come to expect from Britain.

FiaSoS picks up several storylines and continues to weave them together as we inch closer and closer to the return of Mornhaven and the darkness he threatens. Lacking a recap, it took me a second to remember some of the back details, so I would recommend doing a Winterlight reread if available first.

I really love Britain’s ability to bring complex plot lines together while keeping the reader engaged with the book. The book is written as third-person omniscient multi-POV. It would be easy to get lost in the switching POVs, but they taper down after the first 25% of the book or so and then the focus narrows back in on Karigan for the majority of the remainder.

There are plenty of emotional events and individual dramas that play out, and they keep the tension up while moving the plot along. There were a couple of moments of heartbreak - Britain is a master of the heartstring pull - but they were well-balanced by lighter moments and small victories to offset the darkness.

Plenty of favorites are present: Alton and Estral continue to work at the D’Yer wall to repair the damage done by Shawdell; Steric’s journey to rescue Laren is ongoing - and the fallout it caused with the clan; the Eletians (with the return of Enver!) come to visit; and the continuing throuple situationship of Zachary and Estora with Karigan.

This book is packed with plot and movement, heartbreak and resolution, dangers and challenges. I thoroughly enjoyed every moment of it, and I think long-time fans of the series will be thrilled. Highly recommend, I am now crushed that I have to wait even longer for the next installment to come out.

Falling in a Sea of Stars by Kristen Britain, the sequel we have all been waiting for eagerly! Karigan is back and perilous events keep following her, an old enemy is after her, and chaos surrounds her.

I’ve been a fan of the green rider series for years and this was an amazing opportunity to be able to read an arc.

What a story! I’m in awe and can say the next book is going to be crazy.

Fallings in a sea of stars sets up the next big thing. Helping all the small pieces that have been gathering the past few books, this put everything together. It was such a great book, I couldn’t put it down.

I'm thrilled to have been given this ARC to review. Thanks to NetGalley.

When I say I devoured this book, I mean like a ravenous beast with no thoughts except ‘more, more, more’. I tried very hard to slow myself down but did not succeed, so in order to actually write a fair review I had to read it a second time. I literally finished reading it and then began again. On the second go around I managed to savour it and actually pick up things I’d missed the first time.

Before I get into the proper review I will offer you the impressions that stuck with me during that first read through (in no particular order): ‘You can’t do that! Holy shit, that’s insane’; ‘Well that’s a mood killer!’ ‘No way is that fiction, that must have happened’; ‘She’s ok! Get her out of there!’ ‘Yes, Berry sisters, I have missed them’.
Now to a more reasonable review.

It is an absolute joy to follow an author through their writing career and see how their writing changes and develops over time. This is by far the best Green Rider book yet. The pacing was perfect, and while I’m desperate to find out how it all ends, it really felt like all the threads are coming together. The intrigue board is set and the pieces are being moved into place.

The aftermath of the war with Second Empire was both upsetting and believable, recovering from war takes time and there are far reaching consequences, the time FIASOS dedicated to characters trying to get their lives/businesses back on track was, in my opinion, time well spent. It was also nice to see some odd stuff happen that was not Karigan’s fault and nothing to do with her at all. Even she seemed happy about that! Obviously there was plenty of odd things happening that were Karigan's fault, would it really be Green Rider without Karigan in trouble??

Much to my surprise my favourite scenes were those with Lala. I won’t say much, because I don’t want to spoil it, but given everything that's happened it’s hard to remember that she is a child and is just the product of her upbringing, not necessarily an evil entity.

My number one conspiracy theory about this book is that the... expulsions (shall we say), of Finder are something that 100% happened in real life. The scene was too visceral, too real, for it to be fiction. If I’m wrong, then wow, that’s some next level writing talent. I couldn’t stop laughing and read it more than once.

This book does resolve a lot of the storylines from previous books, which is great as we had way too many loose threads of plot flying around at the start. It does not resolve everything (and not necessarily the elements you want). There were still new subplots and characters added, and tantalising hints and suggestions of things to come. My biggest takeaway was that the feeling of the book had shifted from previous ones, especially the way it ended, it felt as though the tide has turned, as though we've finally reached the beginning of the end.

I am very reluctant to give 5 stars to any book so I sat for quite a while and thought about all the reasons this shouldn't be a 5 star book. I only came up with one, I wanted more. I wasn't ready for it to end knowing it will be so long until the next one.

Kristen Britain's talented storytelling is back with the 8th book of her wonderful Green Rider series with Falling in a Sea of Stars. I have been a fan of her books ever since the very first Green Rider and was thrilled for the opportunity to read and review the newest book. Falling in a Sea of Stars did not disappoint. I was sucked back into the kingdom of Sacoridia from the very first paragraph to the end.

It probably does not come as a surprise that Karigan is in over her head again. Not only is she juggling her duties as a Green Rider and preparing for what evil plans Mornhavon may have next, she's also acting as sub-chief for Clan G’ladheon while her father is on a mission to rescue Captain Laren Mapstone from a tyrannic ruler in Varosia. Stevic brought everything of value he thought he might need to bribe, trade, or barter for Mapstone's release, not realizing his deceitful accountant was stealing everything he could from the clan's merchant business before he disappeared. This has left the coffers nearly empty and rival clans are eagerly looking for a way to destroy the G’ladheons. Karigan's streak of independence, lack of tolerance for underhanded shenanigans and just sheer exhaustion from trying to wear two hats leads to some interesting situations.

As the reader may recall, Queen Estora gave her permission for King Zachary & Karigan to have a relationship at the end of Winterlight. She's still firmly pushing for that, and it's making Karigan very uncomfortable. She does love Zachary, but she's also torn by the fallout that could occur if they were to act on their feelings. She's worried that Estora will have second thoughts afterward, and it would cause permanent damage to their friendship because it couldn't be undone. She's also worried about the impact her relationship with Zachary could have on her position as Green Rider, and how it could affect her working relationship with others. Plus, she's still heartbroken over Cade. I'm still heartbroken over Cade. *Justice for Cade!!*

Zachary is pulled in different directions too. He knows he loves Karigan, but he feels guilt that he will never be able to offer her more. He's worried that he will hold her back from the opportunity to have her own spouse & family someday. So while the love between Karigan & Zachary is no longer a push-pull drama of un-requited love, it's still anguish in that they agonize over whether they should act on it. It's poignant yet frustrating for me. Earlier in the series, I really wanted them to be together. But after my heart was torn out and stomped on in Mirrorsight, I'd rather Karigan find a single & available Cade ancestor, and for Zachary to find peace with Estora.

Seeing Lala again was a nervous surprise at first, as I don't trust anyone from the Second Empire. But her character growth was a fascinating journey. I'm looking forward to reading more and am cautiously optimistic. There is also a whole lot, good and bad, going on at the D'yer Wall & the forest of Blackveil. Alton & Estral are doing their best to keep the Wall functional for as long as they can while trying to survive attacks from Mornhavon and his minions.

Falling in a Sea of Stars was a wonderful installment in the Green Rider series and I enjoyed reading it cover to cover. I'm only sad I'll have to wait another three years or so for the next book, but I know it will be great.

I received an ARC from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you to NetGalley and DAW for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This is the 8th installment of the Green Rider series, and it continues to be one of my favorite series. This book hit the sweet spot yet again. I devoured it in about 2 days and it is not a little book (needless to say, the cleaning did not get done that weekend). If you are new to the series, I highly encourage you to go to the beginning so you can fully enjoy it and how the characters have grown throughout the years. You won’t regret it. If you’re a veteran of the series and giddy in anticipation of this latest book, you won’t be disappointed!

Holy heck I just devoured this book. Green Rider has been one of my favorite series for years, and getting the NetGalley email that I was approved for an ARC will forever be a core memory. I know many of the later books in the series are controversial among readers; some think it should have ended with book three or four, but others, like me, will never be upset at another installation.

Falling in a Sea of Stars did NOT disappoint. I love seeing where Kristen has decided to take things, from the romance to the most heart wrenching moments. She doesn’t shy away from putting her characters through the wringer, and I love it.

Even though Karrigan is protected by the plot armor of being the FMC, she is not spared from suffering. Physically and emotionally, that girl has been through more than any one person should have to endure. But she always comes out on top, showcasing her strength and pride, and making her the kind of leading lady I love to read about.

Lala’s chapters surprises me the most. I wasn’t expecting to cry, but man, Kristen knows how to create emotional impact.

I don’t want to say much more because I think this is a story best discovered on your own, but for me, it was a 10/10.