Synopsis

A desperate dog. A scarred girl. A bond nothing can break.

When a young girl suffering with her own tragedy comes across an injured young dog, she can’t resist helping him. Both having braved the worst the world had to throw at them, the pair quickly form an unbreakable bond. They picture their future as an endless stream of adventures filled with love, laughter, and good times.

But life has one last cruel trick to play…

At one moment heart-warming, the next heart-breaking, this is the story of a devoted dog’s roller-coaster journey to be the one thing every good dog dreams of being — a best friend. Through a touching tale, As The Stars Fall explores how compassion can make us whole again and friendship can heal even the most broken of hearts.

If you crave a story of love and loss, of compassion and belonging, of friendship that knows no bounds, you need to read As The Stars Fall.

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Review

If you are looking for a light hearted book about dogs, this is not the one you want to read. But if you are looking for a book that has all of the emotions running through it, then this is the book you will want to read.

The is story is told from the dog’s perspective and I found it interesting how the author interpreted what a dog might be thinking when faced with different situations. He also demonstrated the pack mentality and the bond that dogs form with humans. I’ve seen that bond with the dogs I have had in the past. It is amazing how these furry creatures capture our hearts.

The book starts out with Dog aka Kai as a stray on the streets trying to find food and his family. We find out later in the book what happened to his mother and littermates. My heart was just breaking reading the first few chapters and what he went through until Mia finds him and turns his world, and hers, upside down.

Kai loved a good mystery and solving things like – what is Kai (before he figures out it is his name), the scent of a dog but not a dog, learning about the four seasons, and so much more. It was like an adventure with him each day as he and Mia traversed the world around them. He even thought that humans were just waiting to ascend into becoming a dog and noted that body hair might be a sign of change into a dog. There are some cute scenarios regarding this but I won’t spoil it for you.

The story then becomes sad again so I suggest having some tissues handy. Kai doesn’t understand what is going on and takes it upon himself to solve the biggest mystery to him.  No spoilers, so pick up the book and read it!

Overall, this book is such a heart wrenching story that will take the reader through happy and sad times.  The ending almost broke my heart but it was the best ending possible for this story.

We give this book 5 paws up and highly recommend it especially if you like books like Marley and Me, The Art of Racing in the Rain, and similar stories.

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About the Author

Apart from animals and writing, Steve’s passion is travel. He’s visited 58 countries and enjoyed some amazing experiences, including cage-diving with great white sharks, sparring with a monk at a Shaolin temple, and watching a turtle lay eggs on a moonlit beach. He’s explored Machu Picchu, Pompeii, and the Great Wall of China, yet for all that, he’s a man of simple tastes — give him an egg sandwich and the TV remote control, and he’ll be happy for hours!

He lives in the North of England with his partner, Ania, and two black cats who graciously allow Steve and Ania to stay in their house.

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