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The Promise of Stardust

Priscille Sibley
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The Promise of Stardust

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2013

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Priscille Sibley

The Promise of Stardust

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2013
Book Details
Pages

432

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Maine • Contemporary

Theme
Publication Year

2013

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In The Promise of Stardust, a person named Matt faces a heart-wrenching decision when his comatose wife, Elle, is found to be pregnant. As a neurosurgeon, Matt must navigate ethical and emotional challenges, grappling with past promises and present realities, while seeking to honor Elle's wishes amid family and legal conflicts.

Emotional

Heartwarming

Challenging

Melancholic

Inspirational

Reviews & Readership

4.3

14,942 ratings

78%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Promise of Stardust by Priscille Sibley is a poignant debut novel exploring complex themes of love and ethics. Readers appreciate its emotional depth, compelling characters, and engaging narrative. However, some criticize its predictability and melodramatic tone. Overall, it's a thought-provoking read that resonates with many, despite its flaws.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Promise of Stardust?

Fans of emotional and thought-provoking novels like The Light We Lost by Jill Santopolo and Me Before You by Jojo Moyes will enjoy The Promise of Stardust by Priscille Sibley. This poignant story combines themes of love, loss, and ethical dilemmas, appealing to readers who appreciate heartfelt and morally complex narratives.

4.3

14,942 ratings

78%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

432

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Maine • Contemporary

Theme
Publication Year

2013

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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