The Stuff of Stars

The Seekers, Book 2

By: David Litwack

Narrated by: Erin deWard

Against all odds, Orah and Nathaniel have found the keep and revealed the truth about the darkness, initiating what they hoped would be a new age of enlightenment. But the people were more set in their ways than anticipated, and a faction of vicars whispered in their ears, urging a return to traditional ways.

Desperate to keep their movement alive, Orah and Nathaniel cross the ocean to seek the living descendants of the keepmasters' kin. Those they find on the distant shore are both more and less advanced than expected.

The seekers become caught between the two sides, and face the challenge of bringing them together to make a better world. The prize: a chance to bring home miracles and a more promising future for their people. But if they fail this time, they risk not a stoning but losing themselves in the twilight of a never-ending dream.

Be sure to start with the first book in this series, the multiple award-winning The Children of Darkness. And don't miss David's award-winning speculative saga, The Daughter of the Sea and the Sky.

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Great Book

Any additional comments?

This is a great continuation to the series. The book is well written and the narrator did a great job. I can't wait for the next book to come out.

I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator, or publisher.

mesmerizing

Orah and Nathaniel have found their way across the ocean and have found even more people pitted against each other. One advanced and one just beginning their journey. Can Orah and Nathaniel bring the sides together so they can become one, and can Orah and Nathaniel do it before the lose themselves to the dreamers in the never ending dream.

This is a great sequel to the first book The Children of Darkness, there is a lot of action, suspense, and so much emotion in this book it will keep you mesmerized until the end. The narrator Erin deWard brought this book to life for the listener as Orah, telling her story for all to hear. She is a awesome narrator making each character unique, I really can't wait for the next book.

The Stuff of Stars

This is the second in a series.Erin deWard gives a straight forward, plodding narration.It works for this book.Orah and Nathanial finally make it to the land across the sea.It is not what they expect.Instead of a working metropolis, they find it in disrepair.The inhabitants are either part of the mechanical side or the 'green' side.There is a lot of repetition.I was provided this book free by the author, narrator or publisher.

Exquisite Language & Prose Brilliant Sequel

What made the experience of listening to The Stuff of Stars the most enjoyable?

Erin deWard - her beautiful voice, the wonderful way she read the story. The story is already brilliant, with such wonderful language and dialogue, but the way Erin reads it, plus the fact she has such a beautiful voice herself, makes this ENTIRE series one of the best I have ever listened to. I could easily listen to it again, and happily listen to it when going to sleep as it is so relaxing to listen to at night time, between the fantastic story and Erin's exquisite voice.

Who was your favorite character and why?

There are a few to choose from, but Orah's continued search for the Truth, even when faced with so many trials, made me like her so much more. Her character is incredibly beautiful, not just her physical appearance, but in her mind. She is such an intelligent person, with so much passion, courage and strength.

What about Erin deWard’s performance did you like?

Many things, for starters, she has the most beautiful voice of any of the authors I have ever heard. Secondly, she reads incredibly well, very clearly and concisely, so you can understand her easily, without straining at all. She has a fantastic range of character voices, using good male and female voices. She uses decent sound effects as well.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

I never understand this question?
Given that most of these books are greater than 10hrs, and this would make it difficult.
Of course if I had the 11+ hours to

Any additional comments?

This is a wonderful series and a must listen (or read), but with Erin deWard's voice, reading is definitely the 2nd option.

Standing sequel

This audiobook was provided by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review courtesy of AudiobookBoom dot com.

I have read the first book in the series. The narrator was great as from the first novel. She speaks softly as Orah, which I felt was really in character, but some people may not like. She impresses me with her character voices. When they first met the mentor, for example, she sounds both frail and bursting with excitement, which is perfect for the character.

I felt the journey lost a bit of magic from the first story, but perhaps it's because of the characters. Orah and Nathaniel are no longer the naive children who trusted in the temple, and they see the world more realistically now. For example, in the beginning, orah is impressed by the "keep", but soon realizes it's not what she expected.