Recently, I read a delightful book, Eyes Like Stars. Set in the Theatre Illuminata author Lisa Mantchev takes characters from the the classics of the stage and weaves them into the tale of Beatrice Shakespeare Smith. Beatrice is not one the the trapped characters of the theatre, but she is enchanted by how she came to live there. When her existence at the theatre is at risk, she will do anything to prove she belongs. In the end, however, it is in the world off the stage where she must venture to save the one she loves. (Or is he with her already?)
I enjoyed being swept away by the constant change of scenery and fast action in this book. Characters are well developed, lively, and usually humorous. I recommend this book to those who have a love of the stage and those who enjoy a good fast paced fantasy/suspense.
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