I rated this book 5 stars because it really deserves it. It deserves even more! More stars! All the stars! It's so good omg! So well created! So well written!

In *An Accident of Stars* by Foz Meadows, we follow Saffron Coulter, whose life shifts dramatically upon discovering a portal to a magical realm on the brink of war. Meadows’ narrative challenges societal norms, featuring a diverse cast of LGBTQ+ characters and intertwining political and fantastical themes, similar to the Tithenai Chronicles.

While I loved the Tithenai series, I felt overwhelmed by the ambitious scope of *An Accident of Stars*, which detracted from the emotional depth of character relationships. I prefer more focused, character-driven stories like *A Strange and Stubborn Endurance*, where the relationships ket the plot engaging and more narrow. Despite this, I admired Saffron’s journey of self-discovery in a complex world.

Thanks to Angry Robot and NetGalley for the advanced reader copy of this intriguing tale.
3.5 Stars

This is such a great portal fantasy! Very well written the plot was easy to follow and the character depth and development throughout the story is fantastic,

Who wouldn’t want to escape through a portal and make new life long friends and discover magic!