Act & Vist

A Short Prequel to Who Is Vist Series

De: Anka B. Troitsky

Narrado por: Hilary White

Is loader worth dying for?

Here is your modest size appetiser for the series. Much shorter than my life. Hi, I am Min. My story takes you to a dying Earth where hope is as rare as the life that once flourished. Lez and I, united by love and a desperate mission to save humanity, are determined to find the last remaining loader—a being with the power to change everything. Something about us persuaded Vist to help relocate our people to a distant colony beneath a red star. And this book is just beginning.

©2024 Anka B Troitsky (P)2025 Anka B Troitsky

great introduction

this is only about an hour long, it feels rich with world-building. The emotional bond between Min and Lez gives the narrative real heart I also appreciated the inclusion of Vist, whose decision to help relocate their people beneath

Recommended!

This short prequel packs a lot into its hour-long listen. The dying Earth setting feels vivid, and the bond between Min and Lez adds heart to the story. It’s a fast but engaging glimpse into the Who Is Vist series, leaving you curious to dive into the full saga.

A Gripping Technothriller with an Amazing Narrator

Act & Vist: At the Beginning is a phenomenal start to the Who Is Vist series. Anka B. Troitsky has crafted a chillingly plausible dystopian world that feels just around the corner. As a prequel, this short technothriller does a fantastic job of setting the stage, exploring the origins of the enigmatic Vist and the oppressive technological systems that dominate society. The story is tight, tense, and packed with thought-provoking ideas about surveillance, identity, and control. It's a perfect, bite-sized introduction that leaves you eager to dive into the main series.
​What truly brings this chilling world to life is the absolutely amazing narration by Hilary White. Their performance is outstanding. They masterfully handle the story's pacing, building suspense and capturing the high-tech, low-life atmosphere perfectly. Their voice for the main character is compelling, conveying a mix of vulnerability and resolve that makes their journey feel real and urgent. It’s one of those performances that elevates an already great story into a must-listen experience.
​I highly recommend this to any fan of dystopian fiction, cyberpunk, or thrillers like Black Mirror or Blade Runner. You will not be disappointed

A Captivating Sci-Fi Teaser

Act & Vist was such an engaging listen that I finished it in no time but felt fully immersed in its world. I liked most was how the author created a sense of urgency and high stakes despite the story being a short prequel. The characters, especially Min and Lez, felt real and relatable, and their mission to save humanity added both tension and heart to the narrative. This prequel sets the stage brilliantly for the full series.

fun and short

A fun and short read worth the short read. Something to enjoy while driving to the store.

Love and Loyalty Drive Impossible Choices

This isn’t just a story of survival, it’s a story of sacrifice, courage, and the spark of rebellion against an unraveling world. Told through the voice of Min, Act & Vist plunges listeners into a dying Earth where hope is scarce, love is fragile, and humanity’s future hangs by a thread. The audiobook hooks you and leaves you eager for the full series.

Short But Worth It

This prequel was a quick listen, but it definitely had me interested from the start. The narrator’s voice was perfect for this book. She had a calm nice storytelling voice. She was able to handle the different emotions very easily. The story was very interesting, but I really need to listen to the other book now to put the pieces of the puzzle together. I was pleasantly surprised how hooked I got to the characters in such a short time.

A Gripping Prequel That Sets the Stage

Act & Vist is a short but powerful introduction to the Who Is Vist series. In just about an hour, it captures a vivid, bleak Earth and the desperate mission of Min and Lez to save humanity. The blend of love, survival, and the mysterious role of the loaders pulls you in quickly. While brief, it’s an engaging appetizer that leaves you eager for the full series.

Crisp Prequel with a Twist

This is a pretty short prequel, and it starts with intrigue and momentum. Troitsky introduces us to the world of Vist with just enough mystery to spark curiosity, while grounding the story in action and emotional stakes. Again, it's a short and compact read, yet it nudges at deeper layers like identity, resistance, and the cost of truth. Even though I didn't get all of the answers, it seems to be more of a teaser, which makes it more appealing for a sci-fi, dystopian audiobook.

Short and sweet

I really enjoyed how short and to the point this book was. I feel like it did a good job to help prepare me for the main series!