Cybil is the first daughter born to the Harding family in 1592 and is believed to be cursed. Her father believes their power is angelic and that he has broken the curse; so instead of being left for the wolves, Cybil is raised in Harding Hall. However, the shadows find her and one-by-one those close to Cybil die. When Miriam, an immortal demon, finds Cybil, she is drawn to the power of Cybil's soul, but soon finds more in Cybil as a person as well. When Cybil's life hangs in the balance, Miriam strikes a deal with Cybil that will keep the pair in a centuries-long game of cat and mouse as Cybil attempts to break her curse.
"As Many Souls As Stars" is a gothic story of love, acceptance and redemption. Cybil's character seemed doomed from the start, and yet continuously chose kindness. She also grew and learned in each reincarnation. I liked that her view of herself and her curse changed each time she was reborn. Miriam was very interesting as an immortal being. Her attraction to Cybil began with a desire to devour excess soul, but through observation and getting to know Cybil, it evolved into wanting her as a person. Cybil and Miriam's relationship also had a different dynamic in each reincarnation—from friends to lovers to nemesis—which kept the story and the characters' reactions unpredictable. The ending Cybil finally crafted for herself and Miriam was delightfully deceptive and unexpected, yet perfect for both of them and the deal they struck centuries before.
"As Many Souls As Stars" is a gothic story of love, acceptance and redemption. Cybil's character seemed doomed from the start, and yet continuously chose kindness. She also grew and learned in each reincarnation. I liked that her view of herself and her curse changed each time she was reborn. Miriam was very interesting as an immortal being. Her attraction to Cybil began with a desire to devour excess soul, but through observation and getting to know Cybil, it evolved into wanting her as a person. Cybil and Miriam's relationship also had a different dynamic in each reincarnation—from friends to lovers to nemesis—which kept the story and the characters' reactions unpredictable. The ending Cybil finally crafted for herself and Miriam was delightfully deceptive and unexpected, yet perfect for both of them and the deal they struck centuries before.
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