Heart is a Star

"A riveting read; deeply, compellingly human, a brilliant exploration of how closely-held secrets and misunderstood moments in childhood undermine one woman’s lifelong ability to connect. With searing honesty and unflinching insight the painful truth slowly surfaces, upending her view of herself, her life, and the people she loves. It’s heart-wrenching, and in the end, completely, beautifully, liberating. I couldn’t put it down." — Lisa Cron, author of Wired for Story

The main draw of The Heart is a Star is the emotional complexity of the intimate relationships it portrays, the maturity of its protagonist, and the psychological intricacy of navigating revelations that change not only the present, but one’s own past.” — Sydney Morning Herald

“Absorbing, engrossing and brilliant.” —The Australian

“Every word contains multitudes of meaning. Steeped in thematic intensity, The Heart is a Star is a deeply engaging story about becoming un-numbed, letting go of illusion, and learning to become more human through the balance of emotion and logic.’”— Artshub

“Captivating … The Heart is a Star is a powerful novel with evocative and enticing language that will appeal to readers of Richard Flanagan and Holly Ringland. Rooted in feminine empowerment, Rogers’ debut is necessary and enthralling reading, and will stay with the reader long after the last page.” — Books+Publishing

“This book blew my socks off. The Heart is a Star is a combination of gorgeous, thoughtful prose, a deep family mystery and a meditation on what happens when we realize we’ve been steering ourselves (or have been steered by others) in the wrong direction.” — Hannah Richell, author of The Search Party

​”Impressive in its structure, tension and sensitivity.” — Newtown Review of Books

“Tense, heartbreaking and crackling with vivid honesty – all those tiny, telling details that have you nodding with recognition and wanting to gulp the book in one rush of a sitting. I could not put this book down. A new star is born in the writing firmament.” — Nikki Gemmell, author of The Bride Stripped Bare

“A novel to treasure. Fragile, tender, honest, raw – and luminescent with hope.” – Mimi Kwa, author of House of Kwa

“Impressive … a compelling story told with sensitivity and intelligence.” – Lyn Yeowart, author of The Silent Listener