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The Starlight Chronicles #7
Everlasting
A new calling.
An old enemy.
A discovery that demands action.
It has been many years since that day, the day Hamilton Dinger wishes to forget, along with the ache in his heart. But his desire to let go of the past is usurped when the future comes barreling into his apartment in the form of two young Starlight defenders, Lucas and Lyra, calling for a new mission for him.
More than reluctantly, Hamilton heads home to Apollo City as Dante Salyards, now a rogue agent from SWORD, seeks his help in dismantling a new administration of evil in Apollo City.
After a shocking discovery, Hamilton is faced with the choice to renew his commitment, and embrace the responsibilities, both pleasant and painful, the Prince of Stars had in store for him-but it could cost him more than his heart this time.
With everything on the line, can Hamilton finally have the life he had always dreamed of? Find out in this stunning conclusion of The Starlight Chronicles.
346 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2017
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C.S. Johnson
113 books631 followersC. S. Johnson is the award-winning, genre-hopping author of several novels, including sci-fi and fantasy adventures such as the Starlight Chronicles series, the Once Upon a Princess saga, the Divine Space Pirates trilogy, and more. With a gift for sarcasm and an apologetic heart, she currently lives in Atlanta with her family. Find out more at http://www.csjohnson.me.
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April 25, 2018
Good. No more tears.
I love happy ending. This was a good tale. Thanks for sharing your talent, your characters, and a piece of your heart and soul.
I love happy ending. This was a good tale. Thanks for sharing your talent, your characters, and a piece of your heart and soul.
December 20, 2018
This brings the Starlight Chronicles to a satisfying conclusion as the disordered clash of universes leaves our young heroes back in their home town and ready to face adulthood. The most important ties have persisted and the roles of some supposed adversaries are revealed to be quite-- other!
February 21, 2019
Wow, trying to process what this book meant to me...it's been seven years since the last book ended. That alone was incredible to me, SO MUCH can happen in seven years and though grieving, Hamilton did move on with his life.
There's a character named Charlotte who is only briefly in the story, couldn't stand her. She is worth mentioning because of how brilliantly annoying she is.
Nothing is the same again without Raiya and Elysian, he even loses touch with Adonaias and the mark on his wrist disappears. I have no judgment for Hamilton in that, he truly is heartbroken and this is realistic. Seven years and he is now one of the best lawyers in the city and has isolated himself from everyone. Then he decides to go have lunch with Mikey, that part I was surprised about, Mikey is once again his friend and has some news for Hamilton. He finally has a normal life, at great cost, and I don't think this new normal has brought him happiness despite how successful he is.
Seven years, one lunch meeting with Mikey, and that normal changes once again.
The kid Starlight Warriors are amazing, though I wish they had been actively more in the story. They are mostly described by Hamilton. I knew who they were almost right away but that didn't take away from the plot at all.
Dante also pays Hamilton a visit, Mikey's father, and just like that he has a new mission that will change everything. Hamilton also receives a special painting via Rachel.
Hamilton changes his name in his adulthood and wishes to change Wingdinger also, we find out who named him that and loved knowing that! Yes, PLEASE do change that nickname!
There is just so much that I loved about this book. Adam, Hamilton's brother is now a preteen, it was wonderful to see him in the story. There is a special scene with Mark, Hamilton's father and it's kind of a doozy. Cheryl, Hamilton's mom, is a completely different person and a blessing to him in this book. Loved the scene with Rachel, really felt like I was there! Aleia and Alora and St. Brendan are also briefly in the story, REALLY wish there had been more of them but Johnson does a great job including them. Only spoiler I will give, Dante IS the good guy in this book, but he continues to NOT be trustworthy. He gets a good punch or two from Hamilton, totally deserving, but he does keep his promise and it was a pleasure seeing that. I wish SWORD had been completely destroyed, the little help they provided in the series just didn't make them worth keeping around. They reminded me of SHIELD except there's no Coulson and no Fury and that's a big difference.
Yup, there's a new villain here also but I can't say much about her except that she is a family member and more vicious than the other villains Hamilton has dealt with before. A truly worthy adversary and one of the main reasons Hamilton has to return to Apollo City (goodness, I'm remembering all the names, usually forget them ALL after finishing the story!).
Didn't like the cover to this book, just doesn't appeal to me even though it matches the story. Adonaias makes an appearance once or twice in this book, Hamilton needs him to get his identity and power back. It was just so fitting. TRULY loved how this story ends, made me cry a little :) One more thing takes place that made me love the story, BUT it was summarized and really wish there had been details involved. Would've made the book WAY longer but would've appreciated that.
Despite not liking Hamilton in the first book, his arrogance and entitled attitude only made me want to read the story more-not less, despite not understanding every aspect of the conspiracy theories keeping the drama going, despite not liking how Hamilton calls his parents by their first names in the narration throughout (I think he calls Cheryl to her face on the phone and in person), and despite how much I despised Gwen while she dated Hamilton for a book or two without logic (she is briefly in this story also and I wouldn't have minded if Rachel or someone other female had slapped her as well, but hence forgiveness is very relevant in this book so it's good I didn't get my wish), and despite not agreeing with all the spiritual aspects discussed in the SEVEN book series (eight if you include Searching), Hamilton's journey was so special for me and in so many ways I understood it. From the dysfunction to the breakthroughs/miracles he personally experiences, from the punk yet brilliant-minded kid he starts as to the brilliant-minded man he becomes, he doesn't hold back from being both human AND a Star. I'm not even sorry about his grief because it was necessary for him and that's what makes the story both stunning and glorified. I didn't know WHAT to expect from the author in this series, but like Hamilton, this series really grew on me and left me quite satisfied despite it's flaws. Well done, Hamilton, will miss reading about you but so happy you found your heart once more!!
There's a character named Charlotte who is only briefly in the story, couldn't stand her. She is worth mentioning because of how brilliantly annoying she is.
Nothing is the same again without Raiya and Elysian, he even loses touch with Adonaias and the mark on his wrist disappears. I have no judgment for Hamilton in that, he truly is heartbroken and this is realistic. Seven years and he is now one of the best lawyers in the city and has isolated himself from everyone. Then he decides to go have lunch with Mikey, that part I was surprised about, Mikey is once again his friend and has some news for Hamilton. He finally has a normal life, at great cost, and I don't think this new normal has brought him happiness despite how successful he is.
Seven years, one lunch meeting with Mikey, and that normal changes once again.
The kid Starlight Warriors are amazing, though I wish they had been actively more in the story. They are mostly described by Hamilton. I knew who they were almost right away but that didn't take away from the plot at all.
Dante also pays Hamilton a visit, Mikey's father, and just like that he has a new mission that will change everything. Hamilton also receives a special painting via Rachel.
Hamilton changes his name in his adulthood and wishes to change Wingdinger also, we find out who named him that and loved knowing that! Yes, PLEASE do change that nickname!
There is just so much that I loved about this book. Adam, Hamilton's brother is now a preteen, it was wonderful to see him in the story. There is a special scene with Mark, Hamilton's father and it's kind of a doozy. Cheryl, Hamilton's mom, is a completely different person and a blessing to him in this book. Loved the scene with Rachel, really felt like I was there! Aleia and Alora and St. Brendan are also briefly in the story, REALLY wish there had been more of them but Johnson does a great job including them. Only spoiler I will give, Dante IS the good guy in this book, but he continues to NOT be trustworthy. He gets a good punch or two from Hamilton, totally deserving, but he does keep his promise and it was a pleasure seeing that. I wish SWORD had been completely destroyed, the little help they provided in the series just didn't make them worth keeping around. They reminded me of SHIELD except there's no Coulson and no Fury and that's a big difference.
Yup, there's a new villain here also but I can't say much about her except that she is a family member and more vicious than the other villains Hamilton has dealt with before. A truly worthy adversary and one of the main reasons Hamilton has to return to Apollo City (goodness, I'm remembering all the names, usually forget them ALL after finishing the story!).
Didn't like the cover to this book, just doesn't appeal to me even though it matches the story. Adonaias makes an appearance once or twice in this book, Hamilton needs him to get his identity and power back. It was just so fitting. TRULY loved how this story ends, made me cry a little :) One more thing takes place that made me love the story, BUT it was summarized and really wish there had been details involved. Would've made the book WAY longer but would've appreciated that.
Despite not liking Hamilton in the first book, his arrogance and entitled attitude only made me want to read the story more-not less, despite not understanding every aspect of the conspiracy theories keeping the drama going, despite not liking how Hamilton calls his parents by their first names in the narration throughout (I think he calls Cheryl to her face on the phone and in person), and despite how much I despised Gwen while she dated Hamilton for a book or two without logic (she is briefly in this story also and I wouldn't have minded if Rachel or someone other female had slapped her as well, but hence forgiveness is very relevant in this book so it's good I didn't get my wish), and despite not agreeing with all the spiritual aspects discussed in the SEVEN book series (eight if you include Searching), Hamilton's journey was so special for me and in so many ways I understood it. From the dysfunction to the breakthroughs/miracles he personally experiences, from the punk yet brilliant-minded kid he starts as to the brilliant-minded man he becomes, he doesn't hold back from being both human AND a Star. I'm not even sorry about his grief because it was necessary for him and that's what makes the story both stunning and glorified. I didn't know WHAT to expect from the author in this series, but like Hamilton, this series really grew on me and left me quite satisfied despite it's flaws. Well done, Hamilton, will miss reading about you but so happy you found your heart once more!!
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January 30, 2020Great book
A great story with great characters . This is another favorite book and series that I will read again. Story was well written. My thanks to C.S Johnson.
A great story with great characters . This is another favorite book and series that I will read again. Story was well written. My thanks to C.S Johnson.
October 16, 2018
This was a fantastic ending to a superb series. There is nothing I love more then a series with a numerous books to devour, and The Starlight Chronicles delivered. I enjoyed the end very much but it was also depressing to come to the end. I loved Hamilton and Raiya, and was very satisfied with how this ended. I really enjoyed this author and cannot wait to dive into more of her books. I recommend this entire series, but in my humble opinion, please start at the beginning and read them all.
February 19, 2019
I REALLY enjoyed this last installment of the Starlight Chronicles....I grew to love Hamilton and his take on the world. This last book really gelled how the warrior stars help in the physical world...and there are some nice twists to the story!
I especially appreciated the two epilogues...I love it when one can look to the future with the hero to see what else happens. Thanks, C.S., for a great series!!
I especially appreciated the two epilogues...I love it when one can look to the future with the hero to see what else happens. Thanks, C.S., for a great series!!
March 18, 2017
Even 7 years layer life from Hamilton has many little surprises. I loved this series from beginning to end.
Trust me you will want to read the whole series!
Trust me you will want to read the whole series!
March 17, 2018
Excellent series.
February 7, 2021
This series was amazing and kept me going. I was finishing a book every one or two days.
October 27, 2022
The final book in The Starlight Chronicles shows us how badly Hamilton is handling the death of his beloved Raiya, he has moved from Apollo City and is a big lawyer now with a big firm but his life feels empty and meaningless. So when two young children turn up in his apartment and demand his help to fond their parents he travels back to his hometown after so many years. He is once again approached by Dante Salyards, one of the agents of SWORD who asks for his help to bring down the matriarch known as grandma rosemary by locating their black site. What Ham finds at the site is more than he anticipated. He is happy but scared, so much suffering has been enacted at this site yet he is now filled with hope that maybe, just maybe he can get to live out his dream life with his beloved in peace. Were they going to be given this 2nd chance in life finally? I loved this amazing series and this final book is the real cherry on the cake.
July 13, 2022
Probably the most egotistical, self-centered, obnoxious protagonist I can remember. There are some redeeming characteristics but "Hammy" "Humdinger" whatever you want to call him is annoying with a side order of smug on top. The writing is also sprinkled with an author's attempts at using a Thesaurus without really knowing what is the right word as opposed to the close to correct word. Not often, say, every 20 to 50 pages you'll find another one. I think this is supposed to be an attempt at making a fantasy using some Christian symobolism...maybe...I don't know. Fallen angels getting some kind of a second chance? Love as a theme of growth from the perspective of someone who once knew better. And, yes, somehow, I did like the series...even as I gritted my teeth from time to time.
May 20, 2021
I found most of this story good, but some smaller parts are a bit boring to me.
November 6, 2019
Aptly Titled
The words for this book and series is everlasting in nature. How else would you explain the depth of emotion and true language of love and fear. The heart is a fairly beat up organ that suffers much abuse and emotion all our lives through the people we love and lose in a lifetime. I highly recommend this series and author with all books that best describes affairs of the heart.
The words for this book and series is everlasting in nature. How else would you explain the depth of emotion and true language of love and fear. The heart is a fairly beat up organ that suffers much abuse and emotion all our lives through the people we love and lose in a lifetime. I highly recommend this series and author with all books that best describes affairs of the heart.
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