
Interstellar Pawn
Through Steel and Stars, Book 1
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Narrated by:
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Neill Thorne
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By:
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Dawn Chapman
Betrayed by blood. Bound by destiny.
In a world where family secrets unravel and identities shatter, Troy’s life takes an unexpected turn. His home is no longer a sanctuary, and his family’s truths are nothing but a web of lies. Cast adrift with only a battered ship, a cryptic name, and a distant destination, Troy embarks on a perilous journey to unravel the mysteries of his past.
Taking quests from unlikely allies, and with enemies lurking in every shadow, Troy must learn to pilot not just his ship but to rule his own fate. Confronting his future head-on—it’s clear there’s only one option—he will become the most powerful entity in the universe…or he will die in the attempt.
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Troy’s entire life changed in just one afternoon. Now he finds himself fleeing the only world he has ever known in a ship that he knows nothing about. He needs to figure out who is his friend and who wants him dead quickly if he wants to survive.
I have not read too many space litrpg before. This is one that sticks to sci fi rather than space fantasy. The story is well done and the characters are quite likable. Not to mention, the ship is awesome! I’m really looking forward to seeing what happens in the next one! Neill Thorne did a great job with the narration!
Content Warning: language and one brief sex scene
Great start to a sci fi litrpg
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great characters
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I don't think I can listen to your books at work anymore...
Story is good, but it's the characters and how they feel and interact...
I can't help caring for them...
really an amazing experience
😭😭😭😭😭
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One of my favorite things about Chapman’s writing (and I’ve read a lot of her work!) is how naturally the LitRPG elements blend into the story. Here, it’s so seamless that it doesn’t just feel like a game mechanic layered onto a sci-fi story – it becomes the heart of the world-building itself. Watching Troy level up, make critical decisions, and chart his own course felt authentic and thrilling, not gamified or gimmicky. That works in some context, but here it’s *chef’s kiss* perfection.
Troy is an easy character to root for, and the side characters, even the ones lurking with hidden agendas, made the galaxy feel alive and dangerous. Plus, I have to give a shout-out to the ship itself. It’s practically a character all its own, and I’m already way too attached to it. There’s such a sense of discovery built into every system and upgrade that I can’t wait to see where it all leads next.
Neill Thorne’s narration was a perfect match for the story. He captured the uncertainty, excitement, and stubborn determination of Troy so well that it added an extra layer of energy to the entire audiobook. I’m already counting down to the next adventure — this series is off to a stellar start (pun absolutely intended).
A Thrilling Launch into a New LitRPG Universe
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Great book
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I read a lot, couldn't finish this
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