The Paradise Planets
The Fallen from Paradise

An orchestrated science fiction The Paradise Planets by Shaun Barrowes is a refreshing science fiction, melding musical into its narrative in a unique way. Set in a utopian future, the story follows fifteen-year-old Kassiana, a siren from the Paradise Planets, as she navigates the harsh realities of......more

This is such a phenomenal read! It breathes new life into our plethora of other stories and adventures and paves its own path through the water! The world that Shaun has built so far is incredible to imagine and read about. The characters are very diverse and all have interesting qualities that sepa......more

This book is INSANE 🤯 Such an in-depth and carefully crafted world that will cause you deep wonder and awe. The writing style is the perfect mixture of witty and funny and imaginative and creative, while also being a fast paced, interesting story. This book is entertaining to teenagers and adults al......more

So damn good... I saw Shaun at the DreamHack and found his story on Spotify as audiobook because I don't read as much. How is this story different? The music is a main focus and it adds a bunch. The graphic audio to the story is also a great addition. Whoever set the audio does do it a little liberall......more

This is a debut novel by a local author. He visited the school where I teach. Such a great guy, and this middle-grade science fiction story is unlike anything I have read before. The futuristic Earth is a bleak place, but the Paradise Planets are a true utopia. So when a girl born and raised as a Pa......more