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To Love You In The Light of Other Stars
Dr. Rebecca Zaidi is a brand new astro-navigation expert and she’s off on her first voyage, sailing the stars on a merchant vessel. She wanted her first trip to be fun, exciting and full of new experiences. What she didn’t count on was a journey fraught with political intruige, subterfuge and most of all, romance. Especially with another woman!
Ainsley Woodhams is a gruff and gritty ship’s engineer. She would love to be left alone to tinker with her machines and read the books she’s collected from all over the galaxy. She didn’t expect that a new crew member would crash into her quiet life and open her heart in ways she never thought possible. When a mysterious alien comes between these two women with warnings about a deep space magic and a war that could tear the universe apart, Rebecca and Ainsley will have to make very hard choices.
Where will love take them next?
To Love You In The Light Of Other Stars is the debut novel from Trinidadian author Nabeel “Touya” Mohammed.
Ainsley Woodhams is a gruff and gritty ship’s engineer. She would love to be left alone to tinker with her machines and read the books she’s collected from all over the galaxy. She didn’t expect that a new crew member would crash into her quiet life and open her heart in ways she never thought possible. When a mysterious alien comes between these two women with warnings about a deep space magic and a war that could tear the universe apart, Rebecca and Ainsley will have to make very hard choices.
Where will love take them next?
To Love You In The Light Of Other Stars is the debut novel from Trinidadian author Nabeel “Touya” Mohammed.
256 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 12, 2024
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About the author
Nabeel Touya Mohammed
2 books1 followerNabeel is an author from the twin island republic of Trinidad and Tobago.
Writer of two books so far, with at least two more planned, Nabeel is writing not for fame or money, but just to put stories from mind to paper and feel good about the publishing process.
Nabeel works as a graphic designer and can be often found playing Destiny with wife Artemis, who is from Australia and they are very much in love, a romance which bleeds over into Nabeel's writing.
Writer of two books so far, with at least two more planned, Nabeel is writing not for fame or money, but just to put stories from mind to paper and feel good about the publishing process.
Nabeel works as a graphic designer and can be often found playing Destiny with wife Artemis, who is from Australia and they are very much in love, a romance which bleeds over into Nabeel's writing.
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July 16, 2025
An enjoyable romp in the stars that left me wanting more when the last paragraph was read.
July 17, 2024
A stunning sweet and exhilarating read! I loved it!
The relationship between Rebecca and Ainsley is gorgeous and felt quite real! I was routing for them all the way though. I felt all characters were well-written and believable. It was nice to see such diversity on page too.
The twists and turns of the story in addition to the lovely romance made this such a page-turner. I had to know how the mission got on as well as finding out how Bex and Ains progressed.
The relationship between Rebecca and Ainsley is gorgeous and felt quite real! I was routing for them all the way though. I felt all characters were well-written and believable. It was nice to see such diversity on page too.
The twists and turns of the story in addition to the lovely romance made this such a page-turner. I had to know how the mission got on as well as finding out how Bex and Ains progressed.
August 14, 2024
I loved the poems after each chapter , it was so captivating and made everything in the book interesting. This was my first sci-fi novel and it was extremely fun to read.
June 23, 2024
This was my first sci-fi read. I was skeptical about reading it at first, but I most definitely enjoyed it!
I recommend reading with an open mind as it’s based on an LGBTQ relationship and it’s not everyone’s cup of tea; again my first read with the main characters being lesbians.
Dr. Rebecca Zaidi was extremely shy at the beginning of the book; I couldn’t stand it. Her character is wonderful and well written out by the author. I love how she expresses herself.
Ainsley reminds me of someone I know. I felt incredibly attached to her during my time reading. She’s a beautiful soul inside and out. I love that her character is a starfinder and she fully became tuned to who she is before the end of the book.
I couldn’t catch the chemistry between Bex and Ains. I know they fell in love, but I just didn’t feel it. Maybe the storyline of the Xirruans and Dennars war overthrew the romantic feel of their relationship. Trying to deliver Serrica safely, then her death, the mole etc.
I appreciated the inclusion of different cultural backgrounds, especially the Trini dialect! You can never go wrong with that, and coming from a Trini author too, I was proud to have had that connection with the characters that are from Trinidad. “Everybody does just call she ‘Ma’ though” - typical Trinis, it’s universal to call your mother ‘Ma’. I found it to be incredibly hilarious! “Tell meh if the stew chicken need ah lil more salt” - every Trinidad household - so relatable!
I can’t believe Serrica got killed; I was absolutely shocked that Dr. Sharma was the mole behind it all! Nabeel really threw me off the chain with the introduction of Ian, because I thought most definitely he was the snitch. Serrica was a peaceful soul. She didn’t deserve to die. It should’ve been a decoy and then Sharma would’ve shit his not so smart pants.
The story line is definitely set in the future, it reminded me so much of a Netflix series I watched, Final Space, which I thoroughly enjoyed and loved.
*Disclaimer: PERSONAL opinion*: I was not a fan of the use of the they/them pronouns used for Aryu’s character description. It did confuse me for the most part, and I had to reread some of the parts that included Aryu to understand what was being discussed.
My favourite Hthiss translators note: ““hssaaaaaghhhhhaahhhasshhssaahh” which roughly translates to “one I am indifferent towards and shall greet slightly less warmly than others” and is mainly reserved for coworkers and tedious family relations”. This reminds me entirely of me!
Overall a good read, opens up your mind to a whole different world. I would’ve enjoyed it even better if the book was written with the characters different perspectives as whole chapters. Looking forward to a book 2 👀
Two songs I love which reminds me of this book are:
1. Breaking Benjamin - Ashes of Eden
2. Breaking Benjamin ft. Scooter Ward - Far Away
They may not be relatable, but personally found them to be relatable.
I recommend reading with an open mind as it’s based on an LGBTQ relationship and it’s not everyone’s cup of tea; again my first read with the main characters being lesbians.
Dr. Rebecca Zaidi was extremely shy at the beginning of the book; I couldn’t stand it. Her character is wonderful and well written out by the author. I love how she expresses herself.
Ainsley reminds me of someone I know. I felt incredibly attached to her during my time reading. She’s a beautiful soul inside and out. I love that her character is a starfinder and she fully became tuned to who she is before the end of the book.
I couldn’t catch the chemistry between Bex and Ains. I know they fell in love, but I just didn’t feel it. Maybe the storyline of the Xirruans and Dennars war overthrew the romantic feel of their relationship. Trying to deliver Serrica safely, then her death, the mole etc.
I appreciated the inclusion of different cultural backgrounds, especially the Trini dialect! You can never go wrong with that, and coming from a Trini author too, I was proud to have had that connection with the characters that are from Trinidad. “Everybody does just call she ‘Ma’ though” - typical Trinis, it’s universal to call your mother ‘Ma’. I found it to be incredibly hilarious! “Tell meh if the stew chicken need ah lil more salt” - every Trinidad household - so relatable!
I can’t believe Serrica got killed; I was absolutely shocked that Dr. Sharma was the mole behind it all! Nabeel really threw me off the chain with the introduction of Ian, because I thought most definitely he was the snitch. Serrica was a peaceful soul. She didn’t deserve to die. It should’ve been a decoy and then Sharma would’ve shit his not so smart pants.
The story line is definitely set in the future, it reminded me so much of a Netflix series I watched, Final Space, which I thoroughly enjoyed and loved.
*Disclaimer: PERSONAL opinion*: I was not a fan of the use of the they/them pronouns used for Aryu’s character description. It did confuse me for the most part, and I had to reread some of the parts that included Aryu to understand what was being discussed.
My favourite Hthiss translators note: ““hssaaaaaghhhhhaahhhasshhssaahh” which roughly translates to “one I am indifferent towards and shall greet slightly less warmly than others” and is mainly reserved for coworkers and tedious family relations”. This reminds me entirely of me!
Overall a good read, opens up your mind to a whole different world. I would’ve enjoyed it even better if the book was written with the characters different perspectives as whole chapters. Looking forward to a book 2 👀
Two songs I love which reminds me of this book are:
1. Breaking Benjamin - Ashes of Eden
2. Breaking Benjamin ft. Scooter Ward - Far Away
They may not be relatable, but personally found them to be relatable.
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