Review – A Conspiracy of Stars (Faloiv, Book 1) by Olivia A. Cole (4/5 stars)
Reading Level: Young Adult
Genre: Science Fiction
Length: 432 pages
Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books
Release Date: January 2, 2018
ISBN-13: 978-0062644213
Stand Alone or Series: 1st book in the Faloiv series
Source: Borrowed from Library
Rating: 4/5 stars
“Octavia has always dreamed of becoming a whitecoat, one of the prestigious N’Terra scientists who study the natural wonders of Faloiv. So when the once-secretive labs are suddenly opened to students, she leaps at the chance to see what happens behind their closed doors.
However, she quickly discovers that all is not what it seems on Faloiv, and the experiments the whitecoats have been doing run the risk of upsetting the humans’ fragile peace with the Faloii, Faloiv’s indigenous people.
As secret after disturbing secret comes to light, Octavia finds herself on a collision course with the charismatic and extremist new leader of N’Terra’s ruling council. But by uncovering the mysteries behind the history she’s been taught, the science she’s lived by, and the truth about her family, she threatens to be the catalyst for an all-out war.”
I was originally drawn to this book because of the unique cover and then completely drawn in by the synopsis. I really enjoyed this YA science fiction book. The setting is really interesting and creative. I loved the science based society and all the unique animals introduced.
Most of the story involves our heroine unraveling a number of mysteries about the human and alien civilization on this small planet. There is a lot of conspiracy and some adventure. The story was fast-paced, well written, and easy to read..
Overall I ended up enjoying this book a lot. I loved the fast-pace of the story, the mystery, the adventure, the creative setting, and the engaging characters. This was an intriguing and fun YA sci-fi read about a small science-based human civilization on a far away planet.
This book goes towards the following reading challenges:
– New Release Reading Challenge
– Goodreads Reading Challenge
