Eyes Like Stars
Theatre Illuminata, Act I
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4.8 • 24 Ratings
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- $11.99
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- $11.99
Publisher Description
The fantastic first novel in Lisa Mantchev's Theatre Illuminata trilogy
Welcome to the Théâtre Illuminata, where the characters of every play ever written can be found behind the curtain. The actors are bound to the Théâtre by The Book, an ancient and magical tome of scripts. Bertie is not one of the actors, but they are her family. And she is about to lose them all because The Book has been threatened, and along with it the Théâtre. It's the only home Bertie has ever known, and she has to find a way to save it. But first, there's the small problem of two handsome men, both vying for her attention. Nate, a dashing pirate who will do anything to protect Bertie, and Ariel, a seductive air spirit. The course of true love never did run smooth. . . .
With Eyes LIke Stars, Lisa Mantchev has written a debut novel that is dramatic, romantic, and witty, with an irresistible and irreverent cast of characters who are sure to enchant the audience.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Beatrice Shakespeare Smith (aka Bertie, aka "the self-appointed Queen of Improvisation") makes use of her creative skills to remain in her adoptive home, the magical Th tre Illuminata. The characters from every play ever written are eternally bound to this particular stage by "The Book," which contains all the scripts; Bertie's companions include Ariel from The Tempest, Hamlet's Ophelia and a smattering of fairies, among others. After a destructive incident involving a cannon, Bertie must prove that her contributions as an ordinary 17-year-old girl are "unique and valuable" or be cast out. But the theater is thrown into disarray when Ariel steals "The Book," while Bertie's desire intensifies to uncover the truth about how she came to the theater. Mantchev's first novel feels dreamlike (plot points are often revealed during impromptu performances), yet underneath is a solid story about the search for happiness and identity. Inside jokes will delight drama club devotees ("Gertrude pointed at Macbeth, who was holding up a cruller and muttering, 'Is this a doughnut I see before me?' "), but this passionate debut should attract a broader readership as well. Ages 12 up.
Customer Reviews
Eyes like stars
I love it!!! Can't wait to read the next one
Eyes like stars
I really love this book! Bertie is just so rebellious and quick witted, she makes the story feel better. The was lisa writes this book, it's just so articulate! I also just love her ideas of hamlet in Egypt!