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Stars Above

Stars Above

A Lunar Chronicles Collection
Several booksFantasyScience Fiction
Pages
400
Published
2016
Language
English

Synopsis

Dive back into the Lunar Chronicles universe with Stars Above, a collection of short stories and prequels that expand on the beloved series. Explore the origins of key characters, witness pivotal moments, and discover new tales set in this futuristic world. Perfect for fans eager to revisit the magic and adventure.

Prose complexity
4/10

Books inside

3 books
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Book cover of Glitches
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Glitches
Book cover of Queen's Army
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Queen's Army
Book cover of The Little Android
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The Little Android

Vibe

AdventurousHopefulInspiringThought-Provoking
Multiple POVs

Genres

Fantasy Science Fiction Short Stories Space Opera Young Adult Fairy Tales

About the author

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Marissa Meyer

Marissa Meyer is an American writer of young adult fiction, best known for The Lunar Chronicles, a series retelling classic fairy tales that began with her 2012 debut novel, Cinder, and continued through Scarlet, Cress and Winter. She grew up in Tacoma, Washington, earned a BA in creative writing and children's literature from Pacific Lutheran University, and holds an MA in publishing from Pace University. She worked as a book editor and as a freelance typesetter and proofreader before writing f...

Characters

Linh CinderProtagonist

Her joining her adoptive family as a child is told in "Glitches," and her first meeting with Prince Kai is retold from his POV in "The Mechanic."

Crescent Moon "Cress" DarnelProtagonist

"After Sunshine Passes By" is a prequel showing how nine-year-old Cress ended up alone on a satellite, spying on Earth for Luna.

Captain Carswell ThorneProtagonist

"Carswell's Guide to Being Lucky" tells of his teenage years and first encounter with Kate Fallow.

Queen LevanaAntagonist
Michelle BenoitSupporting

Scarlet's grandmother, who takes in the infant Princess Selene in "The Keeper."

All characters in Stars Above

Frequently asked questions

  • Where does this book fit into the reading order of the series?

    This collection is intended to be read after completing the main series, specifically following the final novel, Winter, because the concluding story in this volume serves as an epilogue to the entire saga.

  • Can I read these stories before finishing the main novels?

    Reading these stories out of sequence is discouraged for new readers, as the collection contains significant spoilers for the primary plot arcs and character developments found in the preceding books.

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