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Highlights
- An Instant New York Times bestseller!
- 368 Pages
- Young Adult Fiction, Romance
- Series Name: Stars and Smoke Novel
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About the Book
This smoldering enemies-to-lovers novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Marie Lu puts a superstar global phenomenon and a hotshot young spy on a collision course with danger--and Cupid's arrow--in an electric new series perfect for fans of Nicola Yoon and Ally Carter.
Book Synopsis
An Instant New York Times bestseller!
*This paperback edition features a bonus scene and a full-color tip-in with swoony Winter and Sydney art!* He's a secret.She's an agent.
This mission might just be impossible.
A smoldering enemies-to-lovers novel about a global superstar and a hotshot young spy on a collision course with danger―and romance. This electric new series from #1 New York Times bestselling author Marie Lu is perfect for fans of Nicola Yoon and Ally Carter.
Meet Winter Young--A global pop sensation, with a voice like velvet and looks that could kill. Meet Sydney Cossette--An agent in an elite covert ops group, and an ice queen whose moves are as dangerous as her comebacks. When a major crime boss gifts his daughter a private Winter Young concert for her birthday, Sydney's and Winter's lives suddenly collide. To stop an international disaster, the two must infiltrate the organization's inner
circle, with Sydney posing as Winter's bodyguard and Winter tapped to join her as a new spy recruit. Sydney may be the only person impervious to Winter's charms, but as their mission brings them closer, she's forced to admit that there's more to Winter Young than just a handsome face . . . Romance and danger abound in Stars and Smoke, a "brilliant, breathtaking ride that will leave you clamoring for the sequel." -- Tahereh Mafi, #1 internationally bestselling author of Shatter Me.
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Praise for Stars and Smoke
*A New York Times bestseller!*
*One of Seventeen magazine's most anticipated YAs of 2023!*
"At once thrilling and poignant . . . a brilliant, breathtaking ride that will leave you clamoring for the sequel." -- Tahereh Mafi, #1 internationally bestselling author of Shatter Me
"Brings the sparks." -- Cosmopolitan "A nail-biting thriller and a breathless romance, a keen character study and a wildly entertaining international caper . . with characters so charming and wounded and well-crafted that you'll want them to walk off the page." -- Sabaa Tahir, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of the Ember in the Ashes series and National Book Award Winner All My Rage
"Sure to keep you flying through the pages." -- Nerd Daily "A classic covert caper from one of YA's brightest stars. If you ever wondered what would happen if a pop star joined Kingsman, this is the book for you." -- Ally Carter, New York Times-bestselling author of Not If I Save You First "Marie Lu has done it again with an unputdownable, gorgeously written spy caper that will have you rooting for the spies to just kiss already." -- Maurene Goo, acclaimed author of Somewhere Only We Know and Throwback "A propulsive and thrilling joyride from start to finish . . . The dynamic romance will have your heart racing just as much as the mission itself. I haven't smiled through a mystery like this since Knives Out." -- Adam Silvera, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of They Both Die at the End "To my mind, Marie Lu can do no wrong and this may be my favorite novel of hers. Stars and Smoke is thrilling and wonderfully romantic and so much more than that. There is wisdom and real emotional depth pulsing through these pages that's as gripping as the plot itself." -- Nicola Yoon, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of The Sun Is Also a Star
"The propulsive, high-stakes plot will hook any spy-novel fan." - Booklist
"The fantasy of a larger-than-life pop idol hero is balanced by Winter's heart and vulnerability, and there's depth and a great partnership between Sydney's edgy Kim Possible and Winter's pop star James Bond, both in the field and off." - Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (BCCB)
"A lively action adventure full of espionage, mystery, and starry-eyed glamour." - Publishers Weekly
"An engrossing thriller that centers the characters at its heart." - Kirkus Reviews
About the Author
Marie Lu is the #1 New York Times-bestselling author of the Legend series, the Young Elites trilogy, the Warcross series, Batman: Nightwalker, The Kingdom of Back, and the Skyhunter duology. She graduated from the University of Southern California and jumped into the video game industry, where she worked as an artist. Now a full-time writer, she spends her spare hours reading, drawing, and playing games. She lives in Los Angeles with her illustrator/author husband, Primo Gallanosa, and their son.Dimensions (Overall): 8.0 Inches (H) x 5.3 Inches (W) x 1.0 Inches (D)
Weight: .75 Pounds
Suggested Age: 14-18 Years
Series Title: Stars and Smoke Novel
Sub-Genre: Romance
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
Number of Pages: 368
Publisher: Square Fish
Theme: Contemporary
Format: Paperback
Author: Marie Lu
Language: English
Street Date: April 2, 2024
TCIN: 88767224
UPC: 9781250293053
Item Number (DPCI): 247-49-8988
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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4.5 out of 5 stars with 2 reviews
100% would recommend
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mission possible
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MGMGMG - 1 year ago
I am a big fan of Marie Lu, particularly Legend, so I had high hopes for her new book Stars and Smoke, and I was not disappointed! Stars and Smoke was different from Lu's previous books, but it was still really good and I think it's impressive that she can change things up and still write a great book! I really liked the characters, and the way that we got to know them in different ways. They had very distinct personalities that were easy to imagine because of the author's excellent descriptions. The romance was great, not too deep but definitely fun to read about--it seemed realistic, not contrived. There was a ton of action, as you would expect given the secret spy/pop star plot, which made it a quick and engrossing read. I definitely got the Mission Impossible vibe that people have mentioned in the reviews. Overall, I can definitely recommend this book!
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4 out of 5 stars
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ReadwithCassey - 1 year ago
This is exactly the book I would've loved to read in high school! I'm so happy my adult self got a chance to read a book that somehow took me back to that teen frame of mind. I really do like Marie Lu's writing. Even though this plot is a little bit "out there" it works. And the fun part is that it doesn't have to be reasonable, it can just be enjoyable. Popstar Winter Young is recruited to be an undercover spy by an unknown agency. His goal is to get close to a mob type boss through his daughter superfan. He's partnered with a teen spy, Sydney, who is great at her job but less so with her feelings. I do like their relationship but it felt a little "insta-love". The action scenes are captivating! It's where Lu's writing really shines. I felt like the ending was a bit predictable, but still enjoyable and a nice set up for the sequel which I will definitely be reading!