Author:Mayra Montero
Enrico, the world's most highly paid tenor, lands in Havana in 1920, carrying with him the death threat of the Sicilian Black Hand. But when a bomb explodes during a performance, and he runs terrified into the arms of a Chinese widow, he is not running from his destiny but towards it.
Oh, what a gorgeous book this is - it gripped me and wouldn't let me go. So engaging, so beautifully written - I loved every single thing about it
—— Jill MansellWe Are All Made of Stars is simply wonderful. Profoundly moving and ultimately hopeful, this story - like its deftly drawn characters - refuses to let you forget it
—— Miranda DickinsonFans of Jojo Moyes will love We Are All Made Of Stars
—— Good HousekeepingWhat a lovely, utterly life affirming, heart-breaking book We Are All Made of Stars by Rowan Coleman is
—— Jenny ColganA beautiful web of a book that reminds us of how we are all connected, and how to die—and live—without regrets. Is that a tear in my eye? No, that's a tear in your eye...
—— Jodi Picoult , NYT bestselling author of Leaving TimeA beautiful story of aching sadness and boundless joy, sparkling with love, humour and humanity. I could not put it down.
WE ARE ALL MADE OF STARS is a stunning novel that somehow manages to deliver tears, laughter, inspiration and wonder in one compelling, breathless tale.
Profoundly moving and emotionally delicate, this is a wonderful story that will make you laugh, cry and fight for what you love with everything you have. Stunning.
It's rare that a novel is as funny as it is gut-wrenchingly sad as it is ultimately uplifting. We Are All Made of Stars was all those things and more. It blew me away.
—— Katy ReganRowan's latest novel has true star quality: it'll make you think, make you cry, make you turn the pages, and, finally, make you glad to be alive. The Memory Book is one of my favourite books - but We Are All Made of Stars is even better. Moving, intelligent, thought-provoking and incredibly human.
—— Kate Harrison...utterly wonderful, and my heart is overflowing on finishing it. It's tender, funny, heartbreaking and beautiful
—— Rachael LucasI immediately read The Memory Book and it's WONDERFUL ... I'm so happy because she's written other books and its so lovely to find a writer you love who has a backlist
—— Marian Keyesbitter sweet, breathless and ultimately life-affirming
—— Mail on SundayBeautiful and moving
—— Fabulous... a tender, poignant and hopeful novel
—— The Sunday MirrorWe Are All Made of Stars is an exceptional, beautifully-written, heartrending book that will stay with me for a very long time. Hugely moving - it made me want to wrap my arms around those I love and never let them go - and yet imbued with hope and life, it's the most incredible read. I felt bereft when it ended.
—— C. L. TaylorA beautiful book... this is weepie-tastic.
—— HeatA moving tale from the bestselling author of The Memory Book
—— BellaBeautiful…just beautiful. Generous, warm-hearted, and courageous from start to finish. I adored everything about this book.
—— Julie CohenA bittersweet story about love and letting go, you'll remember these wonderfully affecting and very human characters long after you've turned the last page
—— The Sunday ExpressA tear-jerking but ultimately uplifting story
—— KirkusOne of my favourite writers
—— Cara DelevingneAn absorbing read from beginning to end . . . I'm already excited to see what Anna Hope does next.
—— thetattooedbook.blogspot.co.ukThis novel is at once romantic, thought-provoking and extremely poignant, with a rich narrative and an ending that moved me to tears
—— culturefly.co.ukGripping final chapters ramp up the suspense towards a hearth-wrenching conclusion ...explores the tensions and trials of the human condition with grace and insight.
—— New York TimesAbsolutely fantastic . . . I'm in real awe of her writing.
—— Elizabeth Macneal, author of THE DOLL FACTORY