Sister Stardust by Jane Green

Release: April 5, 2022
Format: Ebook
Publisher: Hanover Square Press
Source: Suzyapproved Book Tours
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Claire grew up in a small town, far from the glitz and glamour of London. Ridiculed by her stepmother, Linda, and harboring a painful crush on her brother’s best friend, she has begun to outgrow the life before her. On the cusp of adulthood in the late 1960s, Claire yearns for the adventure and independence of a counterculture taking root across the world.

One day a chance encounter leads to an unexpected opportunity. Whispers of a palace in Morocco. A getaway where famous artists, models, fashion designers, and musicians—even the Rolling Stones—have been known to visit.

When Claire arrives in Marrakesh, she sweeps into a heady world of music, drugs 2and communal living. But one magnetic young woman seems to hold sway over the entire scene. Talitha Getty, the socialite wife of a famous oil heir, has pulled everyone from Yves Saint Laurent to Marianne Faithfull into her orbit. Yet when she meets Claire, the pair instantly connect. As they grow closer, and the inner circle tightens, the realities of Talitha’s precarious life set off a chain of dangerous events that could alter Claire’s life forever.

About the Author:

Jane Green is the New York Times bestselling author of one cookbook (Good Taste), and nineteen novels, including the huge hits Jemima J., and The Beach House. With over ten million books in print in over twenty-five languages, she takes credit of being one of the founders of the genre, “chick lit”.

She has had her own show on BBC Radio London, is a current storyteller for The Moth, was a correspondent for ABC News for the royal wedding between Prince William and Kate Middleton and is a regular guest on radio and television.

People, Newsweek, USA Today, Glamour, The Sunday Times, The Daily Telegraph, and Cosmopolitan amongst others featured her. She lives in Connecticut with her husband, six children, 2 dogs, 5 cats, and 6 chickens.

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Sister Stardust Review:

“Sister Stardust” is a gorgeous historical fiction novel that takes us to the swinging 60s, and I could not put it down.

As soon as the book started, I was immersed in Claire’s life as she escaped the life with her stepmother and moved to London. Claire is a dynamic character who goes through a lot! I went through so many emotions as I followed her. At times, I rooted for her, like when she stuck it up to Linda upon returning to her hometown. I was worried for her at other times, as she got intoxicated with drugs. But, most of the time, I admired her for how she matures in the tale, lives life to the fullest, and doesn’t let anything story stop her.

Moreover, I loved Talitha’s character. I thought she was mysterious and alluring and loved the immediate bond that she formed with CeCe. Let me preface by saying that I was unaware that the author based this story on actual events. After reading the story, I researched further on Talitha Getty, and I loved how the author depicted her in the tale. Similarly, I also adored Benji. Also, I found the backdrop of Marrakesh exotic and loved the various cultures the author highlights. Even the supporting characters like Bill, Gerard, Lissy, Eddie, and adorable Dottie, to name a few. Even the

Perhaps the only minor downside to the story was the random recipe inserts that I found odd and diverged the book’s mood. Also, some parts deal with substance and physical abuse and quite a few explicit scenes, so this book may not be everyone’s cup of tea.

Apart from that, I loved the author’s writing story in “Sister Stardust” and would encourage those who love historical biographies merged with fiction to the tale.