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Stardust Beach #7
A Galaxy of Comets
She’s always lived by her heart.
Now the world is asking her to choose.
Carrie Reed has never been like the other astronaut wives—and she’s never tried to be. She gardens barefoot, raises her kids on vitamins and whole foods, and dreams of a more peaceful, just world. While her husband Jay trains for space missions, Carrie’s passion is right here on protecting the planet, fighting for civil rights, and teaching her children to do the same.
But the closer the country inches toward change, the more Carrie feels pulled in opposite directions. Voter registration drives in the South. Protests in D.C. The momentum of a movement. And through it all, a quiet voice inside her keeps What more can I do?
Jay has always admired her spirit—but he’s also an astronaut in the national spotlight. And when Carrie’s activism begins to stir public attention, their easy, happy marriage is suddenly under strain. Because in 1968, the wife of a NASA hero is expected to smile, wave, and stay out of the headlines.
In a time of revolution and reckoning, Stardust Book Seven is a deeply moving story of one woman finding her voice, fighting for change, and learning that sometimes, the most radical thing you can do is stay true to yourself. For readers who love Sue Monk Kidd, Delia Owens, and Jacqueline Winspear.
Now the world is asking her to choose.
Carrie Reed has never been like the other astronaut wives—and she’s never tried to be. She gardens barefoot, raises her kids on vitamins and whole foods, and dreams of a more peaceful, just world. While her husband Jay trains for space missions, Carrie’s passion is right here on protecting the planet, fighting for civil rights, and teaching her children to do the same.
But the closer the country inches toward change, the more Carrie feels pulled in opposite directions. Voter registration drives in the South. Protests in D.C. The momentum of a movement. And through it all, a quiet voice inside her keeps What more can I do?
Jay has always admired her spirit—but he’s also an astronaut in the national spotlight. And when Carrie’s activism begins to stir public attention, their easy, happy marriage is suddenly under strain. Because in 1968, the wife of a NASA hero is expected to smile, wave, and stay out of the headlines.
In a time of revolution and reckoning, Stardust Book Seven is a deeply moving story of one woman finding her voice, fighting for change, and learning that sometimes, the most radical thing you can do is stay true to yourself. For readers who love Sue Monk Kidd, Delia Owens, and Jacqueline Winspear.
209 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 23, 2025
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Displaying 1 - 6 of 6 reviews
October 30, 2025
The series just gets better and better
Carrie Reed is the homemaker that tries to feed her kids right, make her own clothes, and is what would be called a granola mom. She is true to herself and gets involved in causes she feels strongly about including the Vietnam War. But secrets from her past threaten to affect her astronaut husband Jay’s future. This is a great book and awesome series that I highly recommend.
Carrie Reed is the homemaker that tries to feed her kids right, make her own clothes, and is what would be called a granola mom. She is true to herself and gets involved in causes she feels strongly about including the Vietnam War. But secrets from her past threaten to affect her astronaut husband Jay’s future. This is a great book and awesome series that I highly recommend.
August 26, 2025
Family dynamics, friendship, and fractured dreams
Another great look at life in the 1960’s, NASA, and personal interactions. As the men get closer to the moon mission, their wives are dealing with their own issues. The pressure is on to be supportive even if it means putting their own dreams on the back burner. We get to know Carrie and Jay a lot better in this book as well as following the relationship between Jo and Bill. Another winner!
Another great look at life in the 1960’s, NASA, and personal interactions. As the men get closer to the moon mission, their wives are dealing with their own issues. The pressure is on to be supportive even if it means putting their own dreams on the back burner. We get to know Carrie and Jay a lot better in this book as well as following the relationship between Jo and Bill. Another winner!
August 28, 2025
Not my favorite in the series, but not terrible. I kept reading it just to say I read the next one in the series. Hoping the next book will answer some questions and end the series in a satisfying way.
August 28, 2025
This is a great series! Looking forward to Book 8
September 15, 2025
2/5 stars - I thought this was supposed to be Carrie’s story but it felt more like a further continuation of Jo & Bill’s. And throwing Jimmy in felt odd and out of place.
September 23, 2025
This installment of the series was a little boring. Still enjoyed and look forward to the last book in the series
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