To the Stars and Back (First Comes Love #4)

I’ve previously read I Have Never and The Christmas Date in this series; I Have Never was my favorite, but I also really enjoyed The Christmas Date and gave both novels 5 stars. For whatever reason, To the Stars and Back didn’t have the same zest for me. I think part of the reason is that, though the first two novels I mentioned were also short (around 200 pages), they were told in a single perspective. This novel was told in alternating perspectives. Personally, I liked the alternating perspectives in this instance because the main character is a man, and it would’ve been weird for me to not have the woman’s perspective since that’s obviously what I relate to. However, because there were dual perspectives, I feel like it would have been nice to have more pages for an opportunity to really flesh the relationship out more. It felt like a quick rush of a ride. I would’ve enjoyed more banter, more development (even if some of the development also played out in side friendships). Which I felt like I really got in I Have Never. Regardless, I’m still giving this story 4 stars because I enjoy the author’s writing style and I like that it’s a clean romance. I’m still going to read the rest of the series, and I don’t regret purchasing (as opposed to doing the kindle unlimited option).

I enjoyed this book. I liked the characters…well most of them. I thought that Lana\’s ex and her friend were awful people. I liked the relationship between Christian and Lana. They were cute. I liked that Lana was a reader and really didn\’t know who Christian was because she got to know Christian for who he really was and not for his fame. You could see that they were meant to be together even through their misunderstandings. You could see that their feelings were genuine. I give this story a 3.5 overall but rated up. I am sure others will enjoy this story as well. I would recommend it to those who enjoy light, easy, quick, and fun reads.

I hadn\’t read any of the other books in this series, but I was looking for something light and funny that wasn\’t too long. It was cute and short, but not quite as funny as I was hoping. A meet cute story of an A-list actor and a science professor at UCLA who doesn\’t watch TV or movies. They do seem kind of incompatible, she\’s an avid environmentalist and he only travels on private planes…but by the end she seems to convince him to take a walk on the green side. It was fairly predictable but sweet, and the story doesn\’t drag out longer than necessary.

This is the 3rd book I’ve read of this author’s and they’ve all been winners. Although I wish they were longer, it’s refreshing to read a romance that doesn’t take the angst or sex too far. It’s a real good story, with quick dialogue and progresses nicely. Notherwords, keeps you interested. Lana is, well, a rocket scientist who avoids movies and tv and opts for books, naturally. Christian a movie star looking for someone to value him beyond his celebrity. Fortunately or unfortunately for Christian, Lana is not aware of his fame. Mmmm

I started this book with few expectations, and was pleasantly surprised. Camilla Isley managed to make a long-standing trope fresh and new, and totally believable…even the 30-minute purchase of a Tesla. Humor and heart combined sweetly with (mostly) closed door love scenes, which was refreshing. Ms. Isley has a deft touch with conversation, a cute handle on texting, and a way of NOT telegraphing the next plot twist. You may be sure this won\’t be the last book I read by this new-to-me author!

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