Once We Were Starlight
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Narrated by:
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Connor Crais
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Trina Nishimura
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By:
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Mia Sheridan
About this listen
A bed posed on a stage under a dazzling spotlight. An audience of hungry eyes. And him, the other half of my soul, our supple bodies moving as one....
Sundara: the lush and forbidden oasis in the desert where men travel to watch acts of sexual deviancy, and the only existence 17-year-old Karys has ever known. But despite a life where secrets and sin are in high supply, and freedom remains far beyond their reach, Karys and her partner, Zakai, find safety in each other, their passionate love the light that helps them both survive the darkness.
Very suddenly, Karys and Zakai find themselves in the bright and confusing world of New York City, navigating separation, school, and relatives who are all but strangers. If they've been found, why do they still feel so lost? As their new lives threaten to drive them apart, and Zakai spins out of her grasp, Karys must figure out who and what can be trusted in this strange city, seemingly filled with more venom than the desert they once called home.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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- Mahi
- 12-02-25
A Page-Turner
You are immediately thrown into the main character's world in the desert, where she leads a unusual life. The book is different and therefore not as predictable as many others, which made it hard for me to stop listening—so in just two days, I had finished it.
The book was good; it evoked emotions such as joy, anger, and sorrow. The main characters were well writen. But like most books, this one also had its flaws. For me, the biggest issue was the some-what abrupt ending. Suddenly, everything happened so fast, and then it was over. I felt that a lot was lost due to this fast-forwarding of the plot, which I believe could have added more to the book. That being said, it is still a very good book that I highly recommend.
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Overall3 out of 5 stars
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Story3 out of 5 stars
- Karla
- 22-03-25
Once We Were Starlight
I love how Mia Sheridan always manages to surprise me with her stories, and this book was no exception. Ever since I first discovered Archer’s Voice four years ago, I’ve made it my mission to slowly make my way through all of her books. This audiobook had been sitting in my library for a while, waiting for me to press play, and I finally did.
I knew this story would explore difficult themes, and if you’re considering reading it, please be aware that it deals with ST, which can be extremely triggering for some. While the romance between Karys and Zakai is sweet, innocent, and inspiring, I know some readers may feel that their love story does not fully capture the horrors that victims of ST experience. It may feel like it falls short in reflecting the full extent of that reality, but for Karys and Zakai, their love was their refuge. In a world where they had no control, they created their own bubble of safety, finding solace in each other despite the horrors surrounding them.
The story follows Karys, a seventeen-year-old girl who has only ever known life in Sundara, a secret oasis in the desert where men travel to indulge in forbidden pleasures. She and her partner, Zakai, have found safety in each other, their love the only light in the darkness surrounding them. But everything changes when they are suddenly taken from Sundara and brought to New York City, a world that is overwhelming, unfamiliar, and filled with strangers who claim to be family. As they struggle to navigate their new lives, separation and uncertainty begin to drive a wedge between them, and Karys realizes that freedom does not come without its own set of challenges. As Zakai starts to spiral, she must figure out who and what to trust in a place that feels just as cruel and foreign as the one they left behind.
I have always been drawn to stories about broken characters who find their missing pieces in each other, and Karys and Zakai’s bond was so beautifully written. They were each other’s home from the time they were children, and watching their connection evolve was heartbreaking and touching at the same time.
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