Stars, Hide Your Fires

Name: Stars, Hide Your Fires
Brand: Blackstone Audiobooks
Availability: InStock
Author: Jessica Mary Best
ISBN: 9798212272339

Author: Jessica Mary Best

Narrator: Natalie Naudus

Unabridged: 7 hr 57 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Blackstone Publishing

Published: 07/11/2023

Categories: Fiction, Science Fiction

Synopsis

A wanted thief. A murdered emperor. A killer loose on the station.Knives Out goes sci-fi in this gripping YA mystery set in space.As an expert thief from a minor moon, Cass knows a good mark when she sees one. The emperor’s ball is her chance to steal a fortune for herself, her ailing father, and her scrappy crew of thieves and market vendors.Her plan is simple:1. Hitch a ride to the planet of Ouris, the dazzling heart of the empire.2. Sneak onto the imperial palace station to attend the emperor’s ball.3. Steal from the rich, the royal, and the insufferable.But on the station, things quickly go awry. When the emperor is found dead, everyone in the palace is a suspect—and someone is setting Cass up to take the fall. To clear her name, Cass must work with an unlikely ally: a gorgeous and mysterious rebel with her own reasons for being on the station. Together, they unravel a secret that could change the fate of the empire.

About Jessica Mary Best

Jessica Mary Best is a multiaward-winning freelance writer/editor, an amateur singer/songwriter and a well-intentioned ball of pure quivering anxiety. She is based out of Columbus, Ohio.

About Natalie Naudus

Natalie Naudus is one of the most beloved audiobook narrators working today and now author of her debut novel, Gay the Pray Away.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Starr on June 11, 2023

I received an ARC from Edelweiss TW: claustrophobia, mentioned murder of an animal, threat of drowning 4.2 This was one of my most anticipated reads of 2023 and it wound up being a really good time! From the casually inclusive world with their glimpses of insanely cool gender markers, to the lavish......more

Goodreads review by Bethany (Beautifully Bookish Bethany) on November 02, 2024

2.5 stars rounded up A rompy sci-fi book for teens with a thief, a party, and deadly political intrigue. Stars, Hide Your Fires was fun and fairly entertaining, though I can't say it delivers a whole lot when it comes to the sapphic romance. It's really more an action adventure story with a mystery e......more

Goodreads review by Quill&Queer on July 22, 2023

Oop, I completed forgot to review this one a few days ago when I finished it, so the story is very much not fresh in my mind right now! I did like this one, it was a camp, queer murder mystery set in space, and very much in the vein of the Miss Marple stories. The combination could have ended in disa......more

Goodreads review by 1000_books_1000_lives on June 16, 2023

This was a sweet story with a good action plot- not the most unpredictable twist but will definitely enthral younger readers. I enjoyed the diversity among the cast and it was good to see some LGBTQA+ representation. I found the pace dragged a bit in places but it was overall an enjoyable read. Than......more

Goodreads review by Sarah on September 05, 2023

"Our eyes meet. I think she might blush. She pulls her hand back. Are we having a moment over a plate of cheese, or am I merely wishing we were having a moment over a plate of cheese? This is agony. I want to stay in this room with her forever." Do you like queer sci-fi, murder mysteries, and space o......more

Quotes

“Naudus’s careful characterizations and well-paced performance play events close to the vest, keeping the identity of the murderer in question as numerous red herrings vie for listeners’ attention.” AudioFile

“The author creates a wondrous fantasy universe.” Buffalo News

“Rich with inviting detail, this genre-blending adventure smorgasbord…[is] equal parts sci-fi, murder mystery, and fast-paced thriller..[with a] diverse cast.” Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“.Descriptive worldbuilding, inventive and gender-inclusive slang and symbolism, a vividly drawn cast, and fast-paced banter are joined by nonstop action and twisty revelations…Great fun.” Kirkus Reviews

“A fun purchase for all collections, accessible and appealing equally to fans of heists, queer romance, and science fiction.” School Library Journal

“Cass’ transformation from self-centered thief to brave rebel motivated by a higher purpose is satisfying and inspiring.” Booklist

“A delightfully mischievous adventure…Get ready to join your new favorite rebel crew.” Dahlia Adler, author of Cool for the Summer

Awards

Publishers Weekly Pick
Locus Magazine Pick
Tor.com Pick
Geek Girl Authority Pick
Pop Goes the Reader
Los Angeles County Library Choice
SmartBitchesTrashy Books.com Pick
Strange Horizons Pick
Hal Clement Notable Young Adult Book Pick
Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Award