
New Augsburg
New Augsburg Trilogy, Book 1
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Narrated by:
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Sarah Kramer
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By:
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Christa Petzold
The year is 2117, and Lydia Klein has lived a sheltered life in New Augsburg, a small town established as an oasis in an increasingly secular world. In the face of a government that heavily regulates publishing of explicitly Christian materials, Lydia’s family operates a privately owned press dedicated to printing books that proclaim the timeless Word of God.
Faced with the loss of their parents, her brother’s unwillingness to carry on the family business leaves Lydia uncertain of the future.
When the charming and polished Zachary Barrett, a wealthy son of the town, expresses interest in marrying her and buying her family’s press, she imagines that her problems may soon be solved. But as disagreements and new acquaintances threaten to come between them, will Lydia learn to act out of trust or be trapped in fear?
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Simple, sweet, romance and great characters!
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@christa.petzold is a new-to-me author, so when I got the chance to check out her audiobook release of New Augsburg Book 1, I jumped at the chance, and I'm happy to say that it did not disappoint.
This falls under the umbrella of "dystopian Christian fiction," and it is fairly unique. Dystopian always fascinates me because it can be present or future that often has a vibe from the past. In this case, New Augsburg is a town founded to maintain a certain kind of life and is run pretty much off the grid and only by a handful of families in the community. It is meant to be a kind of utopia, but as all humans are susceptible to temptation, not all is as it seems.
You won't find big battles in this dystopian story, and the only world at stake is the town of New Augsburg. However, there is a fairly significant struggle for power as the sweet FMC tries to keep her family business and considers a marriage of convenience to make it happen. She was so relatable, and I really loved the internal struggle she went through as she tried to evaluate what she must to to keep her family's press business. The worst bad guys are also sometimes the ones that feel the most real and you know could really happen (and possibly have IRL).
The story captivated me, and the narration by Sarah Kramer was excellent. I will definitely be continuing on through the series to find out what happens next!
I received a complimentary copy of the author's story to listen to and review. All thoughts contained here are my own.
Captivating!
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The cozy dystopian Christian romance you need in your life!
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Truths of God’s Word, practical applications of it.
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Couldn't stop listening
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A little slow to start but a great story
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Good characters
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Cozy, effortless read
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Thought Provoking
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It is not heavy on the dystopia part - there are elements of it yes - but it will be interesting to see how it develops as the trilogy goes on.
Clean & Entertaining Romance
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