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Under the Same Stars

By: Libba Bray
Narrated by: January LaVoy, Jeremy Carlisle Parker, Major Curda
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A Good Morning America Book Club YA Pick! This program features multicast narration.

"This is an audiobook one wishes would never end."—AudioFile on The King of Crows (an Earphones Award winner)

From New York Times-bestselling author Libba Bray comes an evocative and groundbreaking young adult historical mystery that examines truth, rebellion, reconciliation, and what must be sacrificed for a better world.

It was said that if you write to the Bridegroom’s Oak, the love of your life will answer back. Now, the tree is giving up its secrets at last.

In 1940s Germany, Sophie is excited to discover a message waiting for her in the Bridegroom's Oak from a mysterious suitor. Meanwhile, her best friend, Hanna, is sending messages too—but not to find love. As World War II unfolds in their small town of Kleinwald, the oak may hold the key to resistance against the Nazis.

In 1980s West Germany, American teen transplant Jenny feels suffocated by her strict parents and is struggling to fit in. Until she finds herself falling for Lena, a punk-rock girl hell-bent on tearing down the wall separating West Germany from East Germany, and meeting Frau Hermann, a kind old lady with secrets of her own.

In Spring 2020, New York City, best friends Miles and Chloe are in the first weeks of COVID lockdown and hating Zoom school, when an unexpected package from Chloe’s grandmother leads them to investigate a cold case about two unidentified teenagers who went missing under the Bridegroom’s Oak eighty years ago.

A Macmillan Audio production from Farrar, Straus and Giroux.

©2024 Libba Bray (P)2024 Macmillan Audio
Difficult Situations Historical Historical Fiction Literature & Fiction Mysteries & Detectives Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Racism & Discrimination Romance Young Adult
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A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection

“The legendary Libba Bray writes punk rock journeys across wide swaths of dark history and deep into the wonder of the human soul. She is one of our most original minds and Under the Same Stars will leave you shattered and wildly hopeful.” — E. Lockhart, author of We Were Liars and Genuine Fraud

"Libba Bray is magic. [Her] gorgeous prose and propulsive plotting draw the reader into the lives of young people who are fighting for their communities and themselves and you'll want to fight right alongside them. . . . stirring and absolutely unforgettable." —Samira Ahmed, New York Times-bestselling author of Internment and Hollow Fires

"Immersive... Bray emphasizes how much we’re connected, offering a powerful depiction of transformative storytelling as an act of resistance and a harbinger of the future... a breathtaking journey that will leave a lasting impression on readers’ minds and hearts." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"[An] inspiring historical mystery... Bray’s intimate third-person narrative kaleidoscopes back and forth in time, interweaving the three story lines and highlighting their internal resonance." —Publishers Weekly

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I like the historical aspect of this book but the parts that were in 2020 were rough.

Honestly expected more

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Between the amazing performance of this audiobook and the excellent writing, it left me simply inspired! Best book I have read in a while, this history nerd certainly approves!

Excellently Written and Performed!

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A Wonderful Story, Truth and Injustice and Hope of Freedom. We May Never Have To Pass This Road Again

Determination of For Freedom

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Wow. As a conservative, I usually shy away from subjects that don’t align with my core values, and I almost DNF because of it. I couldn’t help but wonder about how it all linked together at the end. I’m glad I kept an open mind. This boon made me laugh, cry, and kept me on the edge of my seat till the end! I would love to read more about Laina!

Not my usual

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I enjoyed every moment of it, there was nothing about it that I did not enjoy

Learning about resistance movement in Germany during world war 2

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Great story telling. The different timelines make it a really interesting story. I really enjoyed it!

The heartbreak and the hope.

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Kept me on the edge of my seat. So many stories of different time but all related.

Wonderful read

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The German soldiers were so cruel to so many people. Similar to today in the USA.

The similarity to our present day.

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I almost quit listening due to the 2020 portion. This entire time portion is not going to age well. The storyline of the Berlin Wall with East vs West Germany and the Holocaust era were interesting and added unique plot lines. This book had so much promise but left me with a sour feeling.

The book was awesome EXCEPT for the 2020 narrative

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