These Broken Stars
by Amie Kaufman
Starbound
A wealthy heiress and a war-hero soldier from very different worlds survive a starship crash on an uninhabited planet. Class differences and the need to survive force them to rely on each other.
At a glance
- Genre
- Science Fiction
- Trope
- Forced Proximity
- Heat
- Sweet
- Published
- 2013
- Length
- 389 pages
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These Broken Stars
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- When a starship crash strands a wealthy heiress and a war-hero soldier on an uninhabited planet, they must overcome deep-seated class differences to survive.
- Fans of survival-themed science fiction
- Readers who enjoy character-driven romance
- Adventurous
- Features Forced Proximity
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Young Adult Science Fiction Romance
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: Initially skewed by socioeconomic status, leveled by the necessity of shared survival.
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
High tension.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Reading mood
Recommended audience: Young Adult
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
A wealthy heiress and a decorated war-hero soldier find themselves the sole survivors of a catastrophic starship disaster. Marooned on an uninhabited planet, they must navigate the clash between their vastly different backgrounds while struggling to stay alive in an unforgiving alien environment.
Central Conflict
Survival against the elements on an uninhabited planet, complicated by the socio-economic friction and distrust between a wealthy heiress and a war-hero soldier.
Setting
An uninhabited planet following a starship crash.
Strengths
- Clear premise centered on character dynamics
- High-stakes setting
Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 3
How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
- 4
Who would you most want to recommend this book to?
- 5
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
- 6
Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?
How This Profile Was Created
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- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 13, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
- Profile version:
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About the Author
Amie Kaufman
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Disney Hyperion
- Published
- 2013
- Length
- 389 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9781423171027
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