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Hold Back the Stars by Katie Khan

First love can break you. But it can also save you. Introduction  "Hold Back the Stars," the debut novel by Katie Khan, is a captivating blend of science fiction and romance that explores the complexities of love, loss, and survival in a futuristic world. Published in 2017, the novel introduces readers to a universe where personal choices and societal structures intersect in profound and often heart-wrenching ways. Khan, who has a background in film and television, brings a cinematic quality to her writing, making this novel a vivid and emotionally resonant experience. As the story unfolds against the backdrop of space, it raises important questions about freedom, fate, and the human desire for connection. Synopsis  The novel opens with the protagonists, Carys and Max, floating in space with only ninety minutes of air left. They are untethered and adrift, facing the stark reality of their impending deaths. As they struggle to find a way to survive, the narrative alternates be...