Many thanks to Netgalley and the publisher/author for providing me with an ALC in exchange for my honest review.

OMG!!! This book was exactly what I wanted it to be! I loved it. I will make sure to check out other books by this author. When I requested this I was just intrigued by the concept of it and I loved how it turned out. This story had a great plot and if you have read this and enjoyed it, This was so much. It was such a great story. I would say give this one a try. I will continue to follow this author. Way to go to this author for not letting me down.

I highly enjoyed the narrator of the audiobook. Kept me listening.

Charlie Jane Anders wove a tale perfect for teens diving into fantasy.

Let's discuss the narrators – Imani Jade Powers, Marcella Lentz-Pope, and Sena Bryer. Can we give them a round of applause? They brought the characters to life with such enthusiasm that I felt like I was eavesdropping on the most epic storytime ever.

As the lead narrator, Imani Jade Powers has this captivating voice that hooks you right from the start. You know it will be a good time when Powers takes the mic. Marcella Lentz-Pope and Sena Bryer added layers of depth with their performances, making each character distinctive and memorable.

The story is a delightful mix of heartbreak, magic, and dreams – the kind bigger than anything you can imagine. Anders tackles some heavy themes but does it in a relatable way, even for someone who's not a teen anymore.

Now, let's talk about the pacing – it was on point. Not too slow, not too fast – just the right tempo to keep you hooked without feeling like you're sprinting through a marathon. And the world-building? Bravo, Anders! The fantasy elements were imaginative without being overwhelming.

The characters were like friends you'd love to have – each with their quirks and struggles, making them feel genuine. The emotional rollercoaster was there, but hey, isn't that what makes a story memorable?

"Dreams Bigger Than Heartbreak" is a solid addition to your audiobook playlist, especially if you're into coming-of-age fantasies. So, pop in those earbuds, hit play, and let the magic unfold.

Promises Stronger Than Darkness is a moving series finale. I love this queer inclusive science fiction all about compassion and trying to do the right thing. This is such a breath of fresh air. It has some timely themes that we all could use like to try to learn about others instead of assuming we are the status quo. It builds on themes the entire Unstoppable series has been exploring and resolves these threads. I just couldn't stop thinking about how impactful this trilogy has been for SF that deals with who we will be in the future.

I listened to this on audiobook, just like I've done for the whole series, and I'd highly recommend. Imani Jade Powers, Marcella Lentz-Pope & Sena Bryer do an amazing job at infusing this book with emotion and grief, love and kindness.

What a magnificent end to a sprawling space opera trilogy! This series is all about the power of perseverance, kindness, and sisterhood. In this final act, our heroes must figure out how to save the galaxy without losing their morals or their very selves in the process.

We follow three young women: Tina, the kind-of-reincarnation of the galaxy’s most famous fleet captain; Rachael, an artist gifted with the ability to communicate with a long-dead alien race; and Elza, brilliant hacker turned techno-princess.

This series is definitely a gift from Charlie Jane Anders to every queer child who had to squint to see themselves in Star Trek. Not only is it culturally expected to begin every introduction with your name AND pronouns, but there is not a person in the series who intentionally misgenders someone. Not even a villain! And there’s a universal translator that makes you unable to misgender someone, even intentionally? Heck yeah!

The Royal Fleet has definite Federation vibes, but in more of a bronze-age than golden-age era. It’s still a very multi-planetary venture, but this book really lets us explore the idea that Space Racism could and probably would exist. After all, not everyone who gets into the wider galaxy is going to do so because things are hunky-dory at home. A lot of spacefaring people are going to be colonizers. And we see the down-the-road effects of this, with secondary characters from both sides of the conflict: the descendant of colonizers, trying to make amends, and the descendant of the colonized, still recovering from the trauma of subjugation.

This book is aimed at a young adult audience, but any queer scifi fan should give it a go.

Advanced reader copy provided by the publisher.

What a phenomenal conclusion to a phenomenal series. The crew of the Unstoppable is back, and after the conclusion of the last book, they know they have to find solution to the bereavement before all life in the universe is destroyed. But they're also on the run from the Royal Compassion and the Firmament .

There are so many themes I love in this book: friendship, holding onto your ideals in conflict, and justice.

I loved all the narrators on the audiobook and how they give voice to each character.

How far are you willing to go to survive? This is the main question facing the Unstoppable crew in the final instalment of Charlie Jane Anders’ Unstoppable series.
Considering that I picked up the first book in the series strictly based on it’s cover I was pleasantly surprised to find myself so completely invested in this story by the end. I was over the moon when I was approved for the eARC of the audiobook as the narrators really helped bring this story to life. This conclusion was beautifully constructed and had me on the edge of my seat the whole time which was so refreshing as most YA finales have been rather disappointing lately. Overall, a perfect ending to a wild science fiction series that will get you thinking about a lot more than just space travel.
Thank you NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for early access to this audiobook in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you to Netgalley and Macmillan Audio for sending me an early copy of this audiobook! All opinions are my own!

Oh my goodness, this was such a perfect way to wrap up this series, and I can't say enough about how much I adored it. The character development is impeccable, the worldbuilding is astounding, and everything is tied up so amazingly from start to finish.

My favorite part of this book is the way that the characters really come together. From growing individually to growing as a unit, they are all so relatable and have their hearts on the page. It's hard to not fall in love with each of them in their own ways.

If you're in the market for a sci-fi series that will feed you found family, self-identity, such amazing new worlds to discover, and lots of action, then you need to pick this up right now!

2.5 stars

I really didn't like this book, but that might just be me. I found the characters whiney, shrill, and kind of unlikable. I tried a few times to get into it. but it wasn't meant to be.

This book was very well written and kept me on my toes. I really enjoyed how the author used pronouns in a unique way. The characters were all enjoyable and i think a lot of the interpersonal relationships were refreshing and real making it fun to read. I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a sci-fi book who also wants some new fun characters.

Thanks to Macmillan Audio and Netgalley for the complementary audiobook ARC. All opinions provided are my own.

For this review, I listened to the book in audio. Promises Stronger than Darkness is everything I hoped for to end the trilogy. It returns to the space adventures of the first book, with many conflicts across different worlds. I found parts of book 2 a bit confusing and the plot sometimes difficult to follow. Thankfully, book 3 is more focused and easier to follow.

It was refreshing to see characters looking for ways to resolve conflict that don't involve blowing up all the enemy ships. Most science fiction series take for granted that victory involves destroying those in your way. Anders reminds us that doing so means killing hundreds of people, something that should be avoided when possible. I also enjoyed seeing characters grapple with the need to treat alien cultures with respect. Though this was at times awkward in practice, it helped flesh out the relationship between worlds.

Though at times the cast of characters is so large it is hard to keep track of everyone, the major characters were different enough to follow. This is made easier on the audio book thanks to multiple readers who all give excellent performances. I was especially impressed with how our villain sounded in audio form. Each of the readers was engaging. If you enjoyed book 2 enough to finish, the epic finale will not disappoint.

Alrighty. What an end to this trilogy. It was a freaking ride and I'm still a little baffled but they managed to kill that many people. Pretty sure I can count on two hands the number of characters that are in the first book and the last book so that's something.

Rachel is still my favorite. I loved her entire journey and I will fight anyone who says that Rachel is not autistic. I felt it In the first book and it was solidified in the second and just confirmed in this last one. And by confirmed I mean my own opinion and the word autistic is not on the page. But you're going to tell me that you have a character who legitimately goes nonverbal at times, refers to herself as a slow cooker meaning that she processes her emotions hours or days after the fact, has a special interest that when she can't do it anymore absolutely loses her entire way of life, struggles to communicate her feelings and emotions verbally and you're going to tell me that character isn't autistic? Nah that's not a thing. I mean it is not super surprising that Rachel is my favorite character since she is a fat autistic artist 😂👏

Moving on, this book had a little bit more cohesion than the last one and I enjoyed listening to it. I do wish we had a little bit more resolution at the end or maybe just longer resolution. Cuz everything does wrap up but I feel like it wrapped up quickly and you just supposed to move on but I was not ready to move on. I had questions.

I feel like this is the perfect book for people who like epic high sci-fi and especially aliens. This author has a vivid imagination when it comes to creating alien characters that span an entire gambit of physical and personality traits. I mean at one point there's a walking pile of rocks and there's sentient clouds and there are slime people and beyond. I was constantly amazed and intrigued at their ability to create such unique and unusual characters. I also really liked the very diverse spectrum of queer representation and neo pronouns. It is without a doubt one of the best books I've ever read when it comes to neopronouns.

Of the POV's my favorites were definitely Rachel and Elza. Tina just never really grew on me to be honest. I think I'm just biased from the narration from the first book and could not get over it. It is unfortunate but I really just didn't love her as a character.

WHY DID I DO THIS TO MYSELF?????

I really liked this book.

But i did not read the first books in the series. I just requested it because i love Imani Jade Powers so much as a narrator.

Now i am stuck with a terrible choice: go back and read the first two knowing roughly what will happen, or leave these characters after only knowing them for one book?

Anyway you should definitely read this, but you should even more definitely read the first two books first so you won't have to face this Sword of Damocles that i am living under.

NetGalley ARC.

Anders jumps back into the thick of it with Promises Stronger Than Darkness, the final installment of her Unstoppable trilogy. The stakes have never been higher, with the genocidal leader Marrant in power, and all the suns providing heat for habitable planets about to be eradicated by an ancient threat. The perspective shifts between multiple protagonists trying to stop both threats (and a few that have been waiting in the wings).

This volume feels more self-assured than the prior two, with a great deal of derring-do and swashbuckling action adventure amidst surprising character choices. I really enjoyed it.

Wow, I was pleasantly surprised by this one. First I didn’t realize it was part of a trilogy so I had to rush and get those, but wow this was actually really good and I’m not usually a sci fi fan. The themes presented in this book are a little heavy, but valid. Definitely a great read and good conclusion to the trilogy.