To Sleep in a Sea of Stars

Epic space opera from the author of Eragon

By: Christopher Paolini

Narrated by: Jennifer Hale

Goodreads Choice Award for Best Science Fiction Novel

To Sleep in a Sea of Stars is a masterful epic science fiction novel from the New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author of the Inheritance Cycle, Christopher Paolini.

Kira Navárez dreamed of life on new worlds
Now she’s awakened a nightmare

During a routine survey mission on an uncolonized planet, Kira finds an alien relic. At first she’s delighted, but elation turns to terror when the ancient dust around her begins to move.

As war erupts among the stars, Kira is launched into a galaxy-spanning odyssey of discovery and transformation. First contact isn’t at all what she imagined, and events push her to the very limits of what it means to be human.

While Kira faces her own horrors, Earth and its colonies stand upon the brink of annihilation. Now, Kira might be humanity’s greatest and final hope . . .

Praise for Christopher Paolini and his work:

'Christopher Paolini is a true rarity' – Washington Post

'An authentic work of great talent' – New York Times Book Review

'A breathtaking and unheard of success' – USA Today

'Christopher Paolini make[s] literary magic' – People

Critic reviews

A powerful piece of SF, with intelligent writing and big ideas (Adrian Tchaikovsky)

Rollicking pace, rapidly developing stakes . . . A fun, fast-paced epic that science fiction fans will gobble up (Kirkus Reviews)

The skills honed in his YA fantasy series, Inheritance, are on full display here in his vibrant world building, especially in the mythology of the alien tech. Paolini populates this universe with a large cast of interesting and relatable characters . . . lending the story a sincere emotional depth. Highly recommended for fans of James A. Corey's The Expanse series and for fantasy fans willing to try space opera (Booklist starred review)

Fans of all kinds, one can be sure, will come to question, and stay to explore (Washington Post)

Great space opera with rockets on (Daily Mail)

An authentic work of great talent (New York Times Book Review on Christopher Paolini)

A true rarity (The Washington Post on Christopher Paolini)

A breathtaking and unheard of success (USA Today on Christopher Paolini)

Paolini make[s] literary magic (People on Christopher Paolini)

Great listen

I loved this book. The world building was great and characters felt real. And the narrator was absolutely amazing. A must listen

Outstanding and mesmerising!

I could not stop listening! Both story and performance was so addictive I absolutely couldn't wait to put my headphones on and disappear into Kira's word. I loved every minute of this book and can definitely recommend to all fantasy and scifi fans.

good but a little derivative

jennifer hale is a star as always so there is great narration at least, the story is nothing new, it's all stuff we've seen before: powerful but mysteriously vanished ncient aliens, grey goo, mild cosmic horror etc. it's all familiar territory but it's done in a fairly entertaining way. it lacks anything truely unique, but at the end of the day this is true of all modern fiction. everything can be boiled down till it resembles basically everything else if you try.

Enjoyed it a lot

Exactly what I was wanting in a Scifi. Fantastic narration looking forward to the sequel

The book was just okay,

It was beautifully written and I felt that the author really transport you into the possibility of other life forms.
The book lacked cliffhanger moments it felt like I was reading ahead of the authors ideas which made it somewhat disappointing.

My favourite part was the factual information annexes at the end of the book and the interview with the author 😊