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The Sun and the Star 2023
Rick Riordan & Mark Oshiro · 400 pages
Emotional. Adventurous. That's me in two words. 400 pages, 0/5 heat, and nico and will, tartarus, lgbtq+ romance.
Mood
Emotional & Adventurous
Spice
0/5 — Clean
Pacing
Fast-paced
Length
400 pages
Ending
Satisfying — happily ever after guaranteed
Heat level
❄️ Clean
Things I'm into
Nico and Will
Tartarus
LGBTQ+ Romance
THE COMPATIBILITY CHECK
Should you swipe right on The Sun and the Star?
♥ Swipe right if…
✓You want a clean read that focuses on emotional connection over physical heat
✓Emotional stories are exactly what you're craving right now
✓You want Middle Grade Fantasy that respects your time and delivers
✓You trust books that 1.8M+ readers rated 3.87/5
✕ Swipe left if…
✕You want literary prose or beautiful sentence-level writing — this is genre fiction and proud of it
✕You want a thick, immersive saga — at 400 pages, this is tighter
✕You want a series you can binge — this is a standalone
✕You want dark, morally complex fiction — this stays lighter
✕You're not in the mood for worldbuilding — there's a lot of it here
CONTENT NOTES
🩹 Heavy emotional content
THE FULL PROFILE
What this book is really like — from a full read-through, not the back cover.
Core identity
GenreMiddle Grade Fantasy · LGBTQ+
Dominant moodEmotional, Adventurous, Heartwarming
Romance styleNone or minimal
ToneBalanced
What to expect
Pages 1–100World established, magic system introduced, stakes set
Pages 100–200Training/quest deepens, alliances form, tension rises
Pages 200–300Stakes escalate dramatically, betrayals, revelations
Pages 300–400Climax + resolution. Satisfying ending
After finishingRecommending it to everyone you know
QUICK ANSWERS BEFORE YOU COMMIT
Everything you want to know before you swipe right
Is The Sun and the Star actually spicy?
Clean read — no spice. This book focuses entirely on plot and character, not romance or heat.
What's the vibe of The Sun and the Star?
Emotional, Adventurous, Heartwarming with nico and will and tartarus energy. Think Middle Grade Fantasy that knows exactly what it is and delivers hard.
Is The Sun and the Star a standalone?
Yes — The Sun and the Star is a complete standalone. No series commitment required. Pick it up, finish it, move on (or reread it immediately).
What are the content warnings for The Sun and the Star?
Content notes include: Heavy emotional content. We flag these so you can make informed choices, not to scare you off.
What kind of reader is The Sun and the Star perfect for?
If "nico and will + tartarus" in a middle grade fantasy with 0/5 spice sounds like your kind of book, you'll love this. Check the mood bars above to see if the vibe matches yours.
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📚 Last reviewed: March 2026 · Guide verified against current edition