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Eyes Like Stars

Lisa Mantchev
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Eyes Like Stars

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2009

Book Brief

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Lisa Mantchev

Eyes Like Stars

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2009
Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Theatre Illuminata • Fantasy World

Publication Year

2009

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

12-17 years

Lexile Level

HL740L

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Super Short Summary

In Eyes Like Stars by Lisa Mantchev, readers follow a young woman named Beatrice Shakespeare Smith, who resides in a magical theater where characters from plays come to life. As she navigates friendships and explores her identity, Beatrice faces a challenge that could alter her future and the theater's fate.

Fantastical

Playful

Adventurous

Mysterious

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

4.0

12,860 ratings

61%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

15%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Eyes Like Stars by Lisa Mantchev enchants with its whimsical setting and unique take on theater's magical world. Readers praise its imaginative plot and vivid characters. However, some critique its pacing and initial confusion with the intricate narrative. Overall, it's a creative and engaging debut, recommended for those who enjoy fantasy.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Eyes Like Stars?

A reader who enjoys Eyes Like Stars by Lisa Mantchev would be captivated by whimsical, theater-inspired fantasy. Fans of books like The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern and Caraval by Stephanie Garber, who appreciate magical settings and imaginative storytelling, would find this book enchanting and compelling.

4.0

12,860 ratings

61%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

15%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Theatre Illuminata • Fantasy World

Publication Year

2009

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

12-17 years

Lexile Level

HL740L

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