Take a trip to paradise with Shadow Mountain’s latest Proper Romance, A Song for the Stars. Written by Ilima Todd, this delightful novel features a British sailor and a native chieftess in eighteenth century Hawai’i. Todd bases this unique love story on her own ancestors and shares the beauty of Hawaiian culture, language, and history on every page. Readers will adore Maile, a headstrong and fearless woman who constantly fights against her tribe’s traditional gender roles. The narrative is told from Maile’s point-of-view, but journal entries from protagonist John are also included. Todd not only tells a gorgeous romance, but weaves the consequences of exploration and colonization into the story. A Song for the Stars is fast-paced, with plenty of foreshadowing and figurative language. Discussion questions at the end make this a perfect book to read and talk about with friends. Highly recommended!
This book was sent to Compass Book Ratings for review by Shadow Mountain
Content Analysis:
Profanity/Language: None
Violence/Gore: A character hears battle sounds; a man appears to be beaten up; a report of a man being whipped; a few brief incidents of violence when a character takes a hostage by a knife; an extended scene of violence with blood and gore during a battle; a fire destroys property; a few brief non-detailed scenes of violent death; a brief scene of intense violence during a fight.
Sex/Nudity: Several incidents of kissing; a sexual reference.
Mature Subject Matter:
Battle, death of family members, desecration of a holy place, stealing, colonization, hostages, attempted kidnapping.
Alcohol / Drug Use:
Mention of smoking pipes and having heavy drinks; a character takes a swig of heavy drink.
