Book description
Our Dark Stars: A Sci-Fi Romance That Actually Works
Audrey Grey's debut novel had me questioning everything I thought I knew about space opera romance. Here's the thing about Talia Starchaser-she's not your typical princess. One moment she's living the dream life of galactic royalty, the next she's waking up a century later to find her entire world reduced to ash and memory.
The premise hooked me immediately. Grey takes the classic "sleeping beauty" concept and flips it on its head. Talia isn't rescued by true love's kiss-she's discovered by a disgraced half-mock captain who sees her as nothing more than a bargaining chip. The dynamic between her and Will Perrault crackles with genuine tension rather than manufactured chemistry.
What sets this audiobook apart is how Grey handles the world-building. The mock/human conflict feels lived-in and complex, not like the usual good vs. evil setup. Both protagonists carry the weight of their respective societies' prejudices, making their eventual alliance feel earned rather than convenient.
The narration brings real gravitas to Talia's disorientation. Imagine waking up to find everyone you ever knew dead, your entire civilization gone. Meanwhile, Will's cynicism comes through clearly-he's a man who's learned the hard way that loyalty gets you nowhere in the galaxy.
This isn't just another space romance with pretty covers and predictable plot twists. Grey tackles themes of identity, belonging, and what happens when your entire worldview gets shattered. The supporting cast feels authentic rather than like cardboard cutouts waiting for their moment to shine.
If you're tired of formulaic sci-fi romances, give Our Dark Stars a shot. It surprised me, and I'm betting it'll surprise you too.
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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