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Hold Back the Stars by Katie Khan
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Hold Back the Stars

by Katie Khan
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Narrator Gemma Whelan

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Length 8 hours 33 minutes
Language English
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“The most gripping story I've read in years, truly a love story like no other! A great balance of romance and sci-fi that leaves you on the edge of you seat and wanting more after each page. This book takes you on a rollercoaster of emotions, through a forbidden relationship amongst the stars. ”

— Colette • Moral Of The Story Bookstore

Summary

‘We’re going to be fine.’
He looks around, but there’s nothing out here: nothing but the bottomless black universe on their left, the Earth suspended in glorious technicolour to their right.

Carys and Max have ninety minutes of air left.
None of this was supposed to happen.
But, perhaps this doesn’t need to be the end…
Adrift in space with nothing to hold on to but each other, Carys and Max can’t help but look back at the well-ordered world they have left behind – at the rules they couldn’t reconcile themselves to, and a life to which they might now never return.
For in a world where love is banned, what happens when you find it?

Hold Back the Stars is a love story like no other.

PRAISE FOR HOLD BACK THE STARS

'Original, surprising and romantic.' Woman & Home

‘Full of wonder and heart.’ Emma Jane Unsworth

'The most unique love story I've read in years.' Rowan Coleman

'Think Gravity meets The Versions of Us.' Red

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Author:

Narrator:
Gemma Whelan

ISBN:
9781473541269

Length:
8 hours 33 minutes

Language:
English

Publisher:
Transworld

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Edition:
Unabridged

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A tense fight for survival with an unexpected ending **** An edge-of-your-seat tale. Gripping from the very first page Hold Back the Stars is a rare combination of thrilling action, deep emotional depth and intelligent ideas. The most unique love story I've read in years. Just the ticket if you’re looking to get lost in a breathless love story A unique take on the usual dystopian fiction . . . a worthwhile read which will keep you up past bed time Prepare to shed tears Original, surprising and romantic Breaks your heart, then kicks it a few more times for good measure in the most beautiful way possible A high-stakes, high-concept love story from a bold new talent . . . All of the obvious "out of this world" comments apply. Think Gravity meets The Versions of Us Expand reviews
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