Before the Broken Star
Written by Emily R. King
Narrated by Lauren Ezzo
4.5/5
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About this audiobook
A fierce young female adventurer battles time itself to claim her destiny in a sweeping new fantasy saga from the author of the Hundredth Queen series.
Everley Donovan is living on borrowed time. The lone survivor of her family’s unexplained assassination, she was saved by an ingeniously crafted clockwork heart. But the time she was given won’t last forever. Now, every tick-tock reminds her how fragile her existence is and hastens her quest to expose Killian Markham, the navy admiral who shattered her world and left her for dead. But Everley’s hunt for justice will be a long and hard-won voyage.
Her journey takes her to a penal colony on a cursed isle, where she will be married off and charged to build the new world. It is here, and beyond, that hidden realms hide, treasures are unearthed, her family secrets are buried, and young love will test the strength of her makeshift heart. When Everley discovers Markham may not be who he seems, her pursuit for truth is bound to his redemption, her tragic history, and her astonishing destiny.
Emily R. King
Emily R. King is a reader of everything and a writer of fantasy. Born in Canada and raised in the USA, she has perfected the use of “eh” and “y’all” and uses both interchangeably. Shark advocate, consumer of gummy bears, and islander at heart, Emily’s greatest interests are her four children. She’s a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators and an active participant in her local writers’ community. She lives in Northern Utah with her family and their cantankerous cat.
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Reviews for Before the Broken Star
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- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5The story itself is good. I didn't get excited about it at first but it turned out to be interesting once the prisoners were in Dagger island. Anyways, the audiobook could've been better. It is clear and easy to understand, yes, but the play on voices were inconsistent and sometimes, the feelings and intonation of each character doesn't suit the dialogue and scene. It was a nice read though. Considering I spent 7 hours to read it while listening to the audiobook, it wasn't a waste of time.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Not at all what I was expecting, and that is the joy of Scribd I think, but a beautiful listen. A wonderful story with a world that unfolds through a dynamic use of storytelling. I can't wait for the next part.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I found it a wonderful story, well written as well. I recommend it