Swearing Off Stars: A Novel

Danielle Wong

Oct 2017 · She Writes Press

About this ebook

Amelia Cole―Lia for short―is one of the first women studying abroad at Oxford University in the 1920s. Finally free from her overbearing Brooklyn parents, she finds a welcome sense of independence in British college life. Lia quickly falls for Scarlett Daniels, an aspiring actress and hardheaded protester. Scarlett introduces her to an exciting gender-equality movement with high stakes. But when their secret love clashes with political uprising, their relationship is one of the casualties. Years later, Lia’s only memories of Scarlett are obscured by the glossy billboards she sees advertising the actress’s new films. But when a mysterious letter surfaces, she is immediately thrown back into their unsettled romance. Lia’s travels span oceans and continents in her search for Scarlett. Spread across time and place, their story is one of desire, adventure, and ultimately, devotion. Lia will stop at nothing to win Scarlett back, but she soon realizes that uncovering lost love might not be attainable after all.

Ratings and reviews

I fell hard for this romantic novel and its complex characters. I would have appreciated even more scenes towards the end (because I DID NOT want this book to end!), but truly loved Wong's story nonetheless. Swearing Off Stars is simply enchanting. Definitely recommend!

This book was pure magic! Well written with a brilliantly executed plot.

Addicting story with clever pacing and intriguing characters!

About the author

Danielle Wong is an emerging author living in San Francisco. Writer by day and reader by night, she loves creating and consuming all forms of media. Beyond her love of writing, Danielle is a passionate traveler and photographer. She was fortunate enough to tag along on her father’s business trips during childhood, and has explored more than 25 different countries. Seeing so much of the world at a young age shaped her unique perspective on life. Her writing has been published on several websites, including The Huffington Post, USA Today, and Her Campus. She has a short story published in Be The Star You Are For Teens, and is currently working on her next novel.