See the Stars

Paperback Published on: 05/02/2026
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Synopsis

Do you ever feel that life isn't going to plan?

When Alice Thorington collapses in the street after a particularly hellish day at work, she must finally admit to herself that her outwardly happy life - steady relationship, well-paid job, beautiful flat in the city - isn't everything she'd hoped it would be. Burnt out by long hours and living a life that doesn't fulfil her dreams, Alice returns home to Yorkshire.

Her childhood home brings complicated family dynamics, a rediscovery of her passion for stargazing and two new friends: Berti, a boy who finds it easier to count the stars than interact with people, and Matt, her brother's best friend and Alice's teenage crush. With each of them facing their own struggles, can the stars that meant so much to Alice in her past help them to find their way in the present?

Filled with heart and warmth, this uplifting novel reminds us all that we need the darkness if we want to see the stars.

PRAISE FOR ELEANOR RAY'S DEBUT NOVEL, Everything Is Beautiful:

'This book took hold of me and wouldn't let me go until I turned the final page' BETH O'LEARY

'Funny, tender and uplifting' BBC RADIO 4

'Beautifully written and thought-provoking' KATIE FFORDE

'This is one of those books you just want to gulp down in one' GOOD HOUSEKEEPING

'Like the objects Amy collects, this novel is a treasure all of its own' Woman

'A joy to read, and very beautiful indeed' Lisa Dickenson

'A total treat of a read - warm, enchanting and intriguing, with an unforgettable protagonist at its heart' Holly Miller

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
  • ISBN: 9780349436791
  • Number of pages: 288
  • Dimensions: 196 x 124 x 24 mm
  • Weight: 200g
  • Languages: English

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See the Stars
Heartwarming and reflective
Alice is an astronomer. Previously she was studying for her masters degree but left it suddenly and joined the world of finance in the city. As a kid she l... READ MORE
Steff The Bookish Owl
See the Stars
It is a relatively short book and quick to read but it still manages to give us that depth of emotion and story I've come to expect.
I love Eleanor's books so much and this one sounded so wonderful. They're all heartfelt and soulful and magical and joyous. This had me hooked from the ... READ MORE
Victoria Bucknell
See the Stars
A Beautiful Story!
This was such a lovely, sweet, warm book. The main character is Alice, who has a very well-paid job in the City. She is living in an apartment in London, w... READ MORE
Karen Louise Hollis
See the Stars
Lovely story
First book I’ve read from this author and it certainly won’t be my last. What a beautiful story and really well written. I thought Alice’s relationship... READ MORE
Holly Cummins
This reviewer received a free of charge product for review.
See the Stars
A beautiful intelligent book
This was a gorgeous book. Easy to read but that does not mean it was dumbed down. It was intelligent and interesting. I learnt a lot about the stars a subj... READ MORE
Psychoticpat
See the Stars
Star struck
What a treat
Jane Buttery
See the Stars
Five star book
See the Stars is about forgiving one’s failures and finding the courage to seek happiness. It is beautifully written, well plotted, warm, exciting and with... READ MORE
SUSAN MUNDY