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Love Galaxy by Sierra Branham Review - A Stellar Debut That's Equal Parts Romance, Rebellion, and Reality TV
Sierra Branham's Love Galaxy is the sci-fi audiobook equivalent of a glittering, gravity-defying rollercoaster-equal parts thrilling, romantic, and dangerously unpredictable. Narrated with sharp wit and emotional nuance, it plunges you into a galaxy where reality TV isn't just entertainment-it's political warfare.
Temmi, our scrappy protagonist, is yanked from the smog-choked dumps of a forgotten planet and thrown into the spotlight of an interstellar dating show. But this isn't your typical meet-cute. She's not just vying for love; she's caught between two heirs to the throne-one quiet and studious, the other magnetic and dangerous. And while her heart might be torn, her mind is razor-sharp, grounded in science and skepticism, making every flirtatious exchange feel electric with tension.
The audio format brings this world to vivid life. From the hum of spaceship engines to the crackle of live-feed broadcasts, every sound immerses you deeper into the spectacle. The narrator captures Temmi's brash charm and inner fire, while the supporting cast-from scheming contestants to imperial royalty-each have distinct voices that make the galaxy feel sprawling and alive.
But beneath the glittering surface of galactic pageantry lies something darker. As contestants begin to die under suspicious circumstances, Temmi realizes that many on the show aren't looking for love-they're looking to ignite a revolution. And she might just be one of them.
Branham weaves together themes of power, identity, and resistance with a deft hand, all while keeping the pace breakneck and the stakes sky-high. Fans of Winter's Orbit and A Memory Called Empire will find themselves right at home in this bold, queer-infused space opera that refuses to play by the rules.
Love Galaxy isn't just a story-it's a full sensory experience, pulsing with romance, rebellion, and the kind of drama that keeps you hitting "play" long past your stop.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience