Navigating the Stars

By: Maria V. Snyder

Narrated by: Gabra Zackman

Length: 10 hrs and 52 mins

Publisher's Summary

“The answer is no, Lyra”, my mother utters her favorite - I swear - phrase. 

No means I have to travel with them to another planet - again. 

No means leaving all my friends 50 years in the past. Thanks, Einstein. 

Seventeen-year-old Lyra Daniels can’t truly blame Einstein or her parents for their impending move across the Milky Way Galaxy. It’s all due to the invention of the Q-net, which made traveling the vast distances in space possible - with one big caveat: the time dilation. But that never stopped Lyra's ancestors from exploring the Milky Way, searching for resources and exoplanets to colonize. What they didn’t expect to find is life-sized terracotta warriors buried on 21 different exoplanets...Make that 22.  

As the Galaxy’s leading experts on the warriors, Lyra's parents are thrilled by the new discovery, sending them - and her - 50 years into the future. Her social life in ruins, she fills her lonely days by illegally worming into the Q-net. The only person close to her age is the annoyingly irresistible security officer who threatens to throw her into the brig. 

After the planet they just left goes silent - meaning no communications from them at all - security has bigger problems to deal with than Lyra, especially when vital data files go missing. But that's just the beginning, because they’re not as alone as they thought on their new planet...and suddenly time isn't the only thing working against them. 

©2018 Maria V. Snyder (P)2019 Maria V. Snyder

Fantastic book!

I picked up this book solely on the strength of a review written by a Goodreads friend, well that, and the blurb was very enticing... and I loved it! There's so many good things about this story that I don't even know where to begin! The first thing that caught me up was the beginning and the perfect funeral, yes I did say perfect funeral! Well, that and the main character's (Lyra Daniels') sassiness! I just loved her from the very start... While aboard the Star Ship, I found something else that added to my pleasure, the Captain, her crew, and that great big star viewing window! It all had a Nathan Lowell kinda vibe, and Nathan is easily one of my top 5 author's of recent years. Plus all the while, Lyra, in the interest of not being bored out of her gourd, kept everyone on their toes. The crew was even taking bets on whether or not she'd end up in detention (ship-speak for the non-adult brig)... Lyra has this great relationship with her parents, and they even knew when they had blown it, and apologized to her in order to make things right... Lyra is indomitable, and she won't be ignored, or constrained... Plus there's something vital that only she can do (ya' gotta get the book to find out what 😁)! Gabra Zackman was the perfect choice to narrate Lyra's story, even if a character or two sounded a bit like Admiral Ackbar (think Star Wars...). Lol So if you like space flight, that's maybe even a little reminiscent of Nathan Lowell's style, along with coming-of-age stories, sprinkled with ruthless, grave robbers, deadly aliens, and a centuries old ancient puzzle, you'll want to grab the book. Oh, and you're welcome... In advance! 

Another Win for Snyder

I struggled to get this book started. I restarted the audio. I finally managed to relax into the book around chapter four or five. Gabra always being a favorite for audio books. Elements if this book had a lot similar feel as those in Snyder's Outside In books. I do recommend at least doing a little reading up on the Terracotta Warriors since knowing some basic info about them makes parts of the book easier to understand.

Greatest sci-fi I’ve read in a long time!

This book has, as usual for Snyder, instantly likable characters and a story that leaves you wondering what will happen next. I love the premise of the QNet and how we can travel in space. So many great parts.

excellent

I loved it. I loved the characters and the story. I can't wait to listen to the next book in the series. I narration was excellent.

Great Book! Great Audio!

I'd never read Ms. Snyder before and am delighted with this book. YA lit for me is either a huge yes or big no and this is a huge YES! This isn't really about time travel, yet time in space and space, is one big factor in the story. I listened to this and the narration is flawless. Highly recommend listwning. My only negative reaction was in thinking the security head was overreacting to the low level hacking but I'm assured that security folk always overreact to hacking. I just thought in the future maybe not so much? Other than that, delightful read or listen, do treat yourself.

Fum

While I got annoyed at Lira falling back on "kid vs adult", this is a series I will watch for. I loved the timid, hormine-driven romance. The parent-chiod reactions were very believable. All in all, that was an incredible start tobwhatbi hope will be mk ore than avtyree-book series.

Fun and engaging read

I decided to give this book a try simply because I’ve loved Marie V. Snyder’s other novels so much, Both Poison Study and Touch of Power were super fun reads, and if you haven’t read them then you should check them out. Navigating the Stars was a totally different vibe, but still really exciting and engaging. The main character has a lot of spunk and is really like-able. This book could appeal to a lot of different people, with pieces of mystery, fantasy, and romance. It’s definitely YA, but as a 30 year old I still enjoyed it and it didn’t feel cheesy. I received this title for free in exchange for an unbiased

Maria Snyder strikes again. can't wait for part 2

a little slow at the beginning.but definitely a must read. things don't really get going till near the end of the book .but it is worth the wait.can't wait for the next book.way to go Mrs.Snyder you remain my favorite writer.

ANOTHER WIN FOR MVS

Gabra Zackman is one of the BEST narrators I’ve ever heard. I generally use audiobooks to fall asleep at night, and I always pick readings of stories that I love. Zackman does a PHENOMENAL job of bringing the characters to life! I’ve been listening to her readings for years and I adore her! She truly does bring the characters to life. As for the story, it starts out slow. MVS builds her stories so that you care about not only the main characters, but the minor characters as well. She does an amazing job of dragging the reader in and making you love the characters. And then that climax?!? You. Will. Be. Hooked. And waiting forbook two,

Great story and superb narration

I thoroughly enjoyed Gabra Zackman’s stellar narration. Her voices are smooth and natural and effortlessly distinguishable. Looking forward to the next in the series. If you like good YA/Sci-fi you will love this.

Fabulous Narrator and an engaging story

Maria V Snyder does not fail to produce an addictive story. A great narrator and this makes for a fabulous listen. I love the concept and where it is leading is exciting, I can’t wait for more!

Promising

It took me a few chapters to get used to the style of this book. The reader is a part of the main characters internal monologue, and once I got used to this I started to enjoy the clever, witty, sarcastic main character and her story. The narrator is very good and is clear, the only thing I struggled with was the different voices for each character. Although well done they were a bit distracting. Overall a good book/listen and I'm looking forward to the next one. 'Oh my stars' is my new catchphrase!

OmG

An perfect Narrated for an perfect book great job Gabra Zackman and to Maria V. Snyder cannot wait for the next Next Installment big thump up