Digger thrives as a spy and sneak-thief among the feuding religious factions of Gerse, dodging the Greenmen who have banned all magic. But when a routine job goes horribly wrong and her partner and lover Tegen is killed, she has to get out of the city, fast, and hides herself in a merry group of nobles to do so.
Accepted as a lady's maid to shy young Merista Nemair, Digger finds new peace and friendship at the Nemair stronghold--as well as plenty of jewels for the taking.
But after the devious Lord Daul catches her in the act of thievery, he blackmails her into becoming his personal spy in the castle, and Digger soon realizes that her noble hosts aren't as apolitical as she thought... that indeed, she may be at the heart of a magical rebellion.
Originally reviewed on December 2011
Rating: 4 out of 5
When I read the book summary, I was reminded of another series I absolutely loved - The Queen's Thief by Megan Whalen Turner. (I've included it in my recommendations post here.) I've been looking for a book or series similar to it so imagine my excitement when I found Star Crossed. It sounded promising, a story full secrets, lies, mystery and political intrigue.
