Keepers of the Stones and Stars, Michael Barakiva
Keepers of the Stones and Stars, Michael Barakiva
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Keepers of the Stones and Stars

Author: Michael Barakiva

Narrator: Stephen Bel Davies, Frankie Corzo

Unabridged: 15 hr 6 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/20/2024

Synopsis

Reed is leading his best life: he’s just kissed the boy of his dreams, his band is finally taking off, and he’s a shoo-in to getting elected as next year’s Student Council president. But he’s ready to give it all up when his suspiciously aristocratic guidance counselor tells him he has been chosen to go on the adventure of a lifetime. Because Reed is the first of five Stone Bearers to be chosen by magical gems and granted their powers. All he has to do is unite all five and lead them to seal a portal that will release an onslaught of uncontrollable chaotic magical energies and destroy the world as we know it. It’s up to the Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, Emerald, and Amethyst Bearers to save the world, fulfilling their roles in a centuries-old cycle that dates back to 17th century Mughal India and the first Keepers of the Stones and Stars. This original young-adult fantasy adventure combines the modern voice of Rainbow Rowell's Carry On series with the complex magic of The Magicians and a queer multiracial cast.

About Michael Barakiva

Michael Barakiva, the author of One Man Guy and Hold My Hand, is a theater director and writer of Armenian Israeli descent who lives in Manhattan with his husband, Rafael. He is a graduate of Vassar College and the Juilliard School, an avid cook and board-game player, and a soccer player with the New York Ramblers.

About Frankie Corzo

Frankie Corzo is an experienced narrator and actress who spent her childhood performing in theater productions, commercials, films, and voiceovers. Born to Cuban immigrant parents, she narrates and acts in both Spanish and English. Her work has been added to numerous best of lists, including Audible's for 2017 and 2018. Born and raised in New Jersey, she currently splits her time between New York and Los Angeles.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Birgitta

This is an ambitious book which works in some ways and not in others, for me. The action of the story makes it hard to put down (a good thing!). I appreciated the diversity in the cast of characters: religious, ethnic, LGBTQIA+, and body image differences all had a place in this story. I also found......more

Goodreads review by Laura

I’ll be honest, this one did not engage me. So much time was kind of wasted on nonsense things (it’s not team building if they don’t actually build the team) that the pacing, particularly in the second half, just couldn’t hold water. And once one half of our main duo took a hiatus for pretty much ha......more

Goodreads review by James

Teenagers acquire magical stones to save the world! This book had me turning through page after page delighted with humor, romance, and a jaw dropping plot to save the world. The characters feel so real, and the book’s diversity of identity and perspective makes this fantasy story feel fresh and uni......more

Goodreads review by Carson

Dnf @ page 77 I don't know, this doesn't really feel like it's going anywhere. Reed is sort of entertaining but he doesn't question anything at all. Sorry but it's 2024, if your teacher that you've only known a few weeks says "I'm taking you out of class, out of the school, and into my car to my plac......more

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