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Glendy Vanderah

Where the Forest Meets the Stars

Glendy VanderahFiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019

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Glendy Vanderah

Where the Forest Meets the Stars

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019
Book Details
Pages

332

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Southern Illinois • Contemporary

Theme
Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Where the Forest Meets the Stars by Glendy Vanderah follows graduate student and cancer survivor Jo Teale as she discovers a mysterious girl named Ursa, who claims to be an alien, in the woods. Jo, Ursa, and Jo’s reclusive neighbor Gabe form a bond while uncovering truths about Ursa's past and healing their own emotional wounds in this magical realism novel that explores themes of love and recovery. This book includes themes of violence and trauma.

Mysterious

Emotional

Heartwarming

Inspirational

Melancholic

Reviews & Readership

4.3

312,433 ratings

82%

Loved it

14%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Where the Forest Meets the Stars by Glendy Vanderah intertwines themes of mystery, healing, and the human connection to nature. Reviewers praised its compelling plot and well-developed characters. Some noted the storyline's predictability and sentimentality as drawbacks but agreed that the book's emotional depth and unique premise make it a worthwhile read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Where the Forest Meets the Stars?

A reader who delights in heartwarming tales that blend mystery, nature, and emotional healing will enjoy Where the Forest Meets the Stars by Glendy Vanderah. Comparable to Kristin Hannah’s The Great Alone and Delia Owens’ Where the Crawdads Sing, this novel captivates with its vivid storytelling and complex characters.

4.3

312,433 ratings

82%

Loved it

14%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

332

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Southern Illinois • Contemporary

Theme
Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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