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Divinity 36: Tinkered Starsong Kindle Edition

by Gail Carriger (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 576 ratings
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The aliens are coming for us and they want our voices.

New York Times bestselling author Gail Carriger brings you a gloriously warm and unique scifi about the power of art, celebrity, and found family. The first in a completed trilogy.

Phex is a barista on a forgotten moon. Which is fine – he likes being ignored and he’s good at making drinks. Until one day an alien hears him singing and recruits him to become a god. Now Phex is thrust headfirst into the galaxy’s most cutthroat entertainment industry, where music is visible, the price of fame can kill, and the only friends he has want to be worshiped.

Welcome to the divinity. Where there is no difference between celebrity and religion, love and belief, acolyte and alien. Where the right kind of obsession can drive a person crazy or turn them divine.

"A tapestry that is simultaneously witty, charming, exhilarating and downright fun." - fantasyliterature.com (Soulless)

Becky Chambers meets The Voice in the first of the Tinkered Starsong trilogy in which the mysterious Dyesi are trying to take over the universe, but they’re doing it so beautifully we might just let them.

Also by Gail Carriger
  • Crudrat (set in the same universe)
  • The Finishing School series (start with Etiquette & Espionage)
  • The Delightfully Deadly stories
  • The Parasol Protectorate series (start with Soulless)
  • The Supernatural Society stories
  • The Custard Protocol series (start with Prudence)
  • The Claw & Courtship stories

As G L Carriger
  • The 5th Gender (also scifi set in the same universe)
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    12 - 18 years
  2. Book 1 of 3
    Tinkered Starsong
  3. Print length
    336 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Publication date
    June 1, 2023
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Editorial Reviews

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"... trust me when I say this is probably the best book I will read this year. This will be the crown jewel in my Annual Favorites list. It's a perfect 5 stars for me in every aspect. Three chapters into this book I went to Amazon to see if there was going to be a sequel, and I'm delighted to say there is. This is the first book in the Tinkered Starsong series and I don't know how I'm going to endure the wait until August for book two. I really don't. "
~ Elizabeth for Joyfully Jay

"I've read plenty of great books recently, but somehow - even though they may be awesome reads in the moment - they tend to blend together in my mind after a while. Not so Divinity 36. Because I've never read quite anything like it. "
~ Reflections Of a Swede

"Readers will love the well-developed characters and the quirky charm imbued into every page, and will eagerly await the sequel."
~ RT Book Review (Carriger's previous YA series, The Finishing School books)

"Be it sci-fi, paranormal, or steampunk...Carriger is a master at crafting characters that leap off the page and into the readers imagination."
~ Love Bytes (The 5th Gender)

"This is exactly what I needed. Great characters. Whimsey. Political commentary. All wrapped up in a delightful story. Gail Carriger is a marvel."
~ libbydodd on BookBub (Defy or Defend)

"It hits you in the feels, makes you laugh and cry, and makes you think about matters of family, kin, and the heart."
~ BookRiot (The 5th Gender)

"Behind the delightful whimsy and snarky observations, there is a great deal of heart and soul..."
~ RT Book Review (Prudence)

"And if that is how the author treats her secondary characters, you can be damn sure that her protagonists are wonderfully written. They have layers and flaws - some not so obvious on first or second inspection-and grow throughout the book in the way all good characters should."
~ Love Bytes (The Sumage Solution)

From the Author

Dear Gentle Reader,
This series is particularly dear to my heart because it is the one that got me writing again after a slump. It was so much fun to scribble that I'm hoping it will be equally fun to read. It's about finding your place and finding your people in the universe, understanding across cultures and stars. It's also about the power of art and those who wield it, as well as the nature of talent, fandom, obsession, creative passion, and fame. I hope that you find friends in these characters and comfort in these pages.
Yours,
Miss Gail

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BZWZM5JG
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ GAIL CARRIGER LLC; 1st edition (June 1, 2023)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 1, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3486 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 336 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 576 ratings

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Gail Carriger writes comedies of manners mixed with paranormal romance (and sexy urban fantasy as G. L. Carriger). Her steampunk books include the Parasol Protectorate, Custard Protocol, Supernatural Society, and Delightfully Deadly series for adults, and the Finishing School series for young adults. She is published in many languages and has over a dozen NYT bestsellers. She was once an archaeologist and is overly fond of shoes, octopuses, and tea. gailcarriger.com

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Kristen BeaudetteFinegan
5.0 out of 5 stars Love the characters and story!
Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2024
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One of my favorite parts of Ms. Carriger's stories are her characters. While her stories are always interesting, with just the right balance of humor and action, it's her characters that have me re-reading her stories over and over again.
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Norcalgurl
5.0 out of 5 stars Like a cozy cup of tea on a chilly day
Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2023
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This book was such a fun read. The characters are well developed. The story is cute and the book is hard to put down. I love all books by Gail Carriger, this one is just such a sweet story, you can't help but root for the main character right away. The next book in the series is a wonderful read as well, and I can't wait for the 3rd and final book in the series to come out. You don't have to read it but I encourage reading crudrat the first book Gail wrote in this universe as it gives a better understanding to how Phex thinks and behaves.
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Rachel
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastically Fun Read
Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2023
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So, funny thing: my favorite books are always the unexpected, accidental ones. This one popped up as a recommendation after my kindle app crashed and, when it froze again, I accidentally tapped on it. Figured I might as well see what it was about at that point, so I got the sample and proceeded to devour it and the rest of the book in about a day.

I absolutely love Phex and how he seems practical without overdoing this trait. It's a hard thing for books to get right, and this one does it so well. The other characters are great and I loved seeing Phex open up to them and how they adopted each other. I'm always a sucker for found family, and this one is one of my favorites. And Missit - oh, I adore Missit. His childishness is adorable, but I'm curious about the "real" him. We got glimpses, but I'd love to know what else he's hiding. He and Phex have such fantastic chemistry - they really play well off of each other and I love that they're basically opposites. I can't wait to see more of him.

The story was fun, the concept interesting and unique in its way, and I about died laughing a million different times. I loved that there were darker/deeper aspects to the story as well. It was very nicely balanced. Can't wait to see what adventures Phex and company get up to next. Thank goodness I only have to wait about a day and a half for it to be released. Until then, I'm going to go nurse my book hangover...

10+ stars in my book! Would reread again.
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Mama Sarah
4.0 out of 5 stars Sweet Start to a New Series
Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2023
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I love Miss Gail, she is one of my favorite authors! This is a lovely found family story that I really enjoyed. I'm definitely excited for the next in the series. She has said that all three books will be released this year. This book very much felt like the first in a series and I would have liked a vocabulary guide or something to explain some of the structure of the divinity because it was confusing in the first chapter.
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A Reader
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing World Building!
Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2023
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Some authors spoon feed you their imaginary worlds. Some dump you in the deep end and expect you to learn to swim. This book is definitely in the second category. It's confusing at first but much more rewarding when you start to understand what's going on. Carriger is doing some incredibly vivid and detailed world building here -- depicting the coming together of several different cultures in an intergalactic entertainment system that everyone takes very seriously.

It's also hard to describe. The blurb doesn't do it justice. Really, you need to dive in and experience it for yourself.
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Alexa Chipman
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely delightful!
Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2023
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I couldn't put this book down!

It was instantly captivating, with rich worldbuilding and fascinating aliens. I was mostly drawn to the protagonist, who struggles with interpreting social cues, like I do. I was rooting for all the characters to the point I was actively cheering for them.

My only quibble is that some of the background information of the setting was repeated multiple times; likely that was for readers who aren't used to a science fiction universe? It was only mildly off-putting, because the story drew me right back in.

I think this is also one of the book's strengths; although it is fantastic scifi, it is also completely accessible to any reader, regardless of the genre they prefer.

I'm heading over now to pre-order the next one in the series, and can't wait!
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Shelby
5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating & stunning world and beings
Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2024
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Honestly, I don’t know what to say other than this book is brilliant. It is a vastly different world than her previous novels, but her ability to create entrancing characters in a complete world is consistent. Not once did I question or doubt the world she has created. The characters are fascinating and relatable. Looking forward to the next book in this series!
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Jeffrey Petersen
5.0 out of 5 stars So fun and so original!
Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2023
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It’s tricky to get books about music right, and this one nails it! Gail Carriger writes such fantastic books, filled with fun and adventure, great characters and amazing settings. This book was such a pleasure.

You’ve got an far-future music and performance competition with humans and aliens competing and working together to become entertainment gods! There’s drama, romance, found family, enemies to friends, and coming of age all wrapped in a lovely, warm hug of a book.
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Shannon Scollard
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow
Reviewed in Canada on July 6, 2023
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This is one of the most original and unique books I've read in a long time.

Very well written and I love how the author assumes the reader is smart enough to follow along. There are no big info dumps and the world unfolds slowly so we get introduced to how this world works as part of the story.

Phex just wants to be left alone. He is safe and knows how his world works... until one day he is spotted by a divinity recruiter and he gets a change to really live.

I really enjoyed this world. The characters are unique and well developed.

Great read!
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Morag Guilfoyle
5.0 out of 5 stars Wasn't sure, took a punt because I like her writing - it's incredibly good!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 12, 2023
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I wasn't sure at first. The main character doesn't think much of himself and I wondered why I should care if he can't be bothered but he reminded me of flotsam drifting where the ocean took him so I followed and it turns out that this character is so so worth it. I am an adult and I recognised my younger self (or parts of my younger self) in so many of the characters. I think it can be read on several levels and works for adults and kids.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Sci-Fi characters that feel like "people"
Reviewed in Australia on July 2, 2023
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I love Gail's work, but am always a bit dubious of sci-fi, as I can find the focus on alien worlds and creatures can detract from the emotional experience of the character sin a story. Of course, I shouldn't have worried! With this author the characters are always engaging and delightful. I inhaled this novel as I have done with all her work, and I am eagerly awaiting more!
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Janet Hill
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing universe
Reviewed in Canada on July 3, 2023
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Another home run in the Tinkered Universe series. This third installment takes place in the world of art and deities, far from the miseries of Crudrat (#1) or the politics and diplomacy of The Fifth Gender (#2) and further fleshes out the society that makes up this universe. Each book makes for a fascinating standalone but together reveal a multilayered world. Wonderful stuff!
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Anna
5.0 out of 5 stars Great product
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 6, 2023
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