I was thinking of giving this book 3 stars. But before I could even open the review window I accidentally clicked on an old tab and Kim Fielding’s [b:The Spy's Love Song|39859901|The Spy's Love Song (Stars from Peril, #1)|Kim Fielding|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1538249511l/39859901._SY75_.jpg|61652637] popped up. I gave it 2 stars. So why should I give this author who is not as experienced, whose book felt rushed, with a predictable plot filled with holes and cliches, sporting 2 dimensional MCs and shadow-like other characters, a better rating? Clearly, I expect more from KF, but where CR is concerned, it’s a clean slate. Does it make sense, tho, judging your favorites more harshly because you know they can do better? In the end, Spy’s Song is still a much nicer read even with all its faults.

1.5 stars, rounding up. And shame on GR again for refusing us half stars: there are a lot of stilted, unfair ratings because of that. ( )