Swearing Off Stars, Danielle M. Wong
Swearing Off Stars, Danielle M. Wong
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Swearing Off Stars
A Novel

Author: Danielle M. Wong

Narrator: Emily Lawrence, Charlie Emmeline Albers

Unabridged: 6 hr 54 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/06/2022

Synopsis

Amelia Cole―Lia for short―is one of the first women studying abroad at Oxford University in the 1920s. Finally free from her overbearing Brooklyn parents, she finds a welcome sense of independence in British college life. Lia quickly falls for Scarlett Daniels, an aspiring actress and hardheaded protester. Scarlett introduces her to an exciting gender-equality movement with high stakes. But when their secret love clashes with political uprising, their relationship is one of the casualties.Years later, Lia’s only memories of Scarlett are obscured by the glossy billboards she sees advertising the actress’s new films. But when a mysterious letter surfaces, she is immediately thrown back into their unsettled romance. Lia’s travels span oceans and continents in her search for Scarlett. Spread across time and place, their story is one of desire, adventure, and, ultimately, devotion. Lia will stop at nothing to win Scarlett back, but she soon realizes that uncovering lost love might not be attainable after all.

About Danielle M. Wong

Danielle M. Wong is the author of Swearing Off Stars, which won an Independent Press Award, a Benjamin Franklin Award, and an International Book Award. Her writing has appeared in Harper’s Bazaar, Huffington Post, PopSugar, and Writer’s Digest.

About Emily Lawrence

Emily Lawrence, an actor and writer, is passionate about bringing stories to life. She has narrated more than 425 audiobooks, many of which were USA Today or New York Times bestsellers, and has also worked in film, television, and theater.

About Charlie Emmeline Albers

Charlie Emmeline Albers is a British-born voice actor now based in New York City. When not doing voiceover work from her home studio, she enjoys snowboarding, yoga, and being a mom to her three children.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Ankita

*SPOILER AHEAD* Thanks to NetGalley for giving me an ARC of this book in exchange of an honest review! Swearing Off Stars was the love story of two girls, Amelia and Scarlett. The novel made me laugh, cry, grin like a fool and fall in love. In short, it did everything an awesome novel is supposed to do......more

Goodreads review by Karoliina

I received a copy through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. This was quite different from what I was expecting. I thought it would be similar to the historical fiction of Sarah Waters or Emma Donoghue, but this focused more on the romance than the history. The story had good moments and was......more

Goodreads review by Melissa

I won a copy of this book from Cindy Roesel's blog giveaway. I feel like it could have been a good story but I just couldn't get into it.......more

Goodreads review by Norma

The story begins in 1919. Lia studies at Oxford University away from her overbearing American parents. She meets and discovers her love for Scarlett, a beautiful women’s right activist and aspiring actress. Scarlett lives in fear of their relationship being discovered because she wants to be a star.......more

Quotes

“A fiery page-turner that will leave you begging for more! Five stars!” Cynthia Brian, New York Times bestselling author

“Wong’s novel succeeds in creating congenial characters with an undying commitment to women’s liberation in education, careers, and relationships, particularly those bonds that are stigmatized…An engaging romantic tale that also calls for equality.” Kirkus Reviews

“Setting her first novel against tumultuous world events, Wong focuses foremost on the romantic relationship between her main characters. She reveals a gift for writing place, especially scenes in Hong Kong…A star-crossed story for lovers of romantic and character-centric historical fiction.” Booklist

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