This felt like it had such a lot packed in that it slowed the pace right down and therefore sadly took the edge off the enjoyment. With romance, mystery, complicated relationships and a huge amount of detail all drawn out, it was too much for me. Some nice moments but only an OK read for me.

This was a lovely comfort read. It had a nice mix of romance, mystery, and friendship. I truly appreciated that the romantic storyline had depth and felt more grounded than one typically finds in romance novels. I also found it very interesting to see the protagonist Charlotte’s involvement in the world of astronomy, something that has always fascinated me. This was a bit of a slow read for me at 5 hours total, as I paused periodically to research a few locations and phrases in order to familiarize myself with British terminology. Overall, a delightful cozy read that can be easily completed within a day.

Thanks to the author & publisher for the review.

This book didn't quite hit the mark for me, although there were a lot of things that I really liked about it.

Let's start with what worked:

* Firstly, the writing is really descriptive and eloquent. I really felt absorbed into the small, quaint town of Lower Brambleton and the Observatory, which is at the center of this plot.
* I loved all the characters - they felt really intimate and unique, which played into the small town feel
* Love LOVE the astronomy backdrop. I love books that explore new topics & settings - which is what convinced me to read this book in the first place

What I didn't like as much (personal preference):
* It was very very very slow burn. The first 30% of the book is just Charlotte exploring the town & Observatory. We don't really see Tristan till the second 30%.
* Once Tristan enters the scene - it all moves too quickly, almost like we're making up for lost time ...
* The suspense plot wasn't as interesting and some of the character reactions felt overblown - that was a bit of a letdown
* I wish the author had traded off some of the scene descriptions (as much as I loved them) for character's emotions and background - felt like we didn't get enough of the latter

Charlotte is an astronomical archivist who takes a summer job collating the records at an obsolete, decrepit observatory that is due to be demolished to make way for a development of new homes. She lodges with an old lady at the end of the village, a short walk from the observatory but on her first visit there she is met by a very rude man who accuses her of trespassing, only to find that he is Tristan, who is managing the development. Cue a potential romance between the two, but also a mystery found hidden in the records.
Set in an idyllic village in Somerset this, for me, is a great start as I enjoy books set in these small communities. Tristan is suffering from a tragic event in his past, related to the observatory, which he is still struggling to come to terms with.. It is interesting to see how these two start falling for each other against this backdrop. I also have a passing interest in astronomy, which added to the story for me, with that mystery party of this. In summary a slow burn romance, with astronomical connections and a touch of mystery.
I received an advance copy of this book from the publisher through Netgalley, however this did not influence my review of the book.

I really enjoying reading this book, charlotte has just accepted a job at an old observatory and she’s excited to get started. She’s found accommodation with an old lady that will also accept her dog. She’s out a walk when she bumps into a very grumpy man, she doesn’t know that she will be working with him the next day. Will love blossom among the stars? This is a lighthearted feel good read, read in one sitting and found some parts funny. The characters and location are perfect and some truths that will uncover makes it a perfect read. A 5 star read. Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for a copy.

"A Sky Full of Stars" surprised me in the best way possible! This is a love story...not a rom-com, but a love story full of complex emotions and deep family connections. Dr. Charlotte James takes a summer position in a small village in Lower Brambleton to take lead in the final archiving of historical material at Observatory Field. What she didn't know, is that this derelict observatory would be shrouded in mystery. Charlotte wasn't prepared to find original astronomical findings dating back decades and family secrets; she also definitely wasn't planning on falling in love with the town and its people...especially a certain someone with deep connections to the observatory.

Regarding content: this book was very low on spice (one description of sex that was really closed door and very few swear words. I would rate PG+.

The only thing that was difficult for me (as an American reader) is that this book was clearly written/set in the UK and full of British prose. There were many words that just aren't in my dialect. While distracting at times (only because I wanted to understand every single word in this wonderful book), I still completely loved it!. This story is also written in 3rd person (I know some readers do not prefer that styled). 4.5/5 stars for me! *I received a complimentary copy from the author/publishing company via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts & opinions are my own.

🌟A Sky Full Of Stars🌟
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“I never thought I'd fall in love with someone as special as you.”

This is an arc review and this book releases March 18th.

This small village, contemporary romance follows Charlotte who is an astronomical archivist who prefers having her head in the stars than her feet on the ground. She moves to an idyllic Somerset village to archive an old observatory before its demolition. Her goal is to preserve the treasures of this remarkable place and enjoy another summer without settling down. Tristan is managing the development of Observatory Field and wants the observatory demolished due to painful memories associated with it. As Charlotte works on unraveling the mysteries of the observatory's past, she discovers more about Tristan and the village than she initially expected.

This was such a heart warming, feel good romance, it had a dash of history, just enough mystery and plenty of brilliant characters. I love a small village romance and this really hit a spot for me especially as a Bristolian, so I was getting really excited at the Bristol scenes and thinking IVE BEEN THERE! I will be recommending to friends and family members for an easy light read and will reach for other titles by this author in future.

I was drawn to this book by the front cover and it didn't disappont. It is well written with a compelling storyline and well developed characters that I loved. I really enjoyed it. The storyline was engaging and really pulls you in, Love love love!

This was a really heartwarming book, with lots of interesting twists and turns in the backstory. I thoroughly recommend this book.

This is a heartwarming contemporary romance set in the English countryside. Charlotte James, an astronomical archivist, takes on a summer job cataloging an old observatory’s contents before its demolition. She meets Tristan Ashcombe, who is overseeing the site’s redevelopment and has personal reasons for wanting the observatory gone. As Charlotte uncovers hidden secrets about the observatory and its past, she and Tristan grow closer, challenging their initial perceptions. The novel blends romance, mystery, and self-discovery, offering an uplifting story about love, community, and new beginnings.

This book started off with a strong premise and a lot of potential. I binged the 1st 60% of the book in a day. But after that it went downhill. The story slowed down to a CRAWL and was such a chore to finish.

The chemistry between the two main characters never clicked for me and their story seemed too rushed. The writing was also too descriptive at times for my taste (I don't need to know every organic and artesian product on the grocery store shelves.)

The book did have a cozy feel and a slight air of mystery which helped me push through the last 40% of the book.

I received a free arc of the book from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

I so wanted to love this book! The premise was great and the characters held so much promise! Unfortunately for me, the pacing was slow, and I felt bogged down by too many extraneous details. DNF for me, but someone else may feel differently!

Another beautiful read from Faye Keenan. It was more of a slower start than some of her other books but it still was a lovely read.

I'm a huge fan of stargazing and I could picture the setting for this book and it was idyllic. Faye has a clever talent of making you feel like you are in the pages and I love that about her writing.

Can't wait for the next instalment from Faye.
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This is a gentle and easy to read story with mostly appealing characters. The slow burn romance between Tristan and Charlotte was believable as the two characters trod carefully not wanting to be hurt as they had in the past. Tristan especially had a very troubled past and seemed to have some unresolved mental health issues. The arrival of Charlotte to archive materials from an old observatory before it's demolition brought to light an hitherto unacknowledged mystery for one family. Mystery, humour, romance and a cute spaniel made this an enjoyable read. My thanks to Netgalley and Boldwood Books for an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Thoroughly enjoyed reading this latest novel by Fay, thank you so much to the publishers and NetGalley for allowing me read an advance copy. Really interesting storyline ,very well written with a great cast of characters , written very descriptively too which was lovely. Great read, highly recommended.

I love Faye’s books and couldn’t wait for this one and whilst it was beautifully written as always with an amazing setting and brilliant cast of characters it didn’t quite hit the mark. Charlotte and Tristan make brilliant romantic leads with plenty of angst and a bucketful of chemistry to keep you invested in their story but the background story of the circumstances surrounding his parents death was a bit of an anti climax. All in all it was an enjoyable and worthwhile read and I would recommend for fans of cosy romantic escapism who enjoy idyllic countryside settings.

This book has an interesting and different premise with one of the main characters, Charlotte is an astronomical archivist associated with a university in Bristol in England. She is on a summer assignment to archive the records of an observatory before it is torn down to build a housing community in Lower Brambleton and is staying as a lodger in the annex of an older lady's home. Lorelai and her adult twin grands have a connection to the observatory and Charlotte gets pulled into their family dynamics.. This story was slow going at the beginning but does have some mystery and secrets that were interesting to unravel. Small village life and romance add to the story.
I received a copy for the purpose of an honest review. These are my thoughts.

Splendid story with a taste of love under the stars. University astronomy archivist, Charlotte, receives a paid summer job to archive the papers in an out of commission and falling to disrepair observatory. She lodges with a woman whose family owned the property. Along the way, she meets the woman’s grandson who is in control of the land development company that is tearing down the observatory. Falling for each other was written in the stars. When Charlotte discovers papers of value that bring shockwaves to the family. Slow reading at times. A very enjoyable novel.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of the book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This one sounded like such a sweet read, but unfortunately it felt short. The pacing was just too slow for me, and the romance did not feel authentic. The chemistry between the two main characters felt forced, and I was not a fan of lying by omission.

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC in return for an honest review.

A slow-burn read, probably a bit too slow. I liked the characters but the storyline didn't quite hit the mark