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The Stars Above
- GenresFiction
290 pages, Paperback
Published August 19, 2025
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About the author
Nicholas Hochstedler
3 books28 followersNicholas Hochstedler is a writer of contemporary fiction living in Denver, Colorado. Originally from Indiana, his stories use nostalgia, poetic imagery, and realistic dialogue to show readers what life in The Hoosier State is like. His first book, War in October, was published in 2016. His second book, The Peony Sutra, was published on March 5th, 2024.
Third book, The Stars Above, is out now!!
Third book, The Stars Above, is out now!!
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January 5, 2026
The Stars Above was the first book in a long time to make me tear up. Emotional yet heartwarming, with characters that felt real and deeply authentic. I especially loved the nostalgia, recognizing familiar places made the story even more meaningful. A beautiful read that stayed with me.
February 27, 2026
Truly loved this book!
What I appreciated most is that this isn’t just a sci-fi story. It’s about growing up. It’s about holding onto childhood for as long as you can, friendship, the unsettled feeling of not quite belonging, and that bittersweet moment when you feel things start to change.
For a self-published author, this is seriously impressive. There’s so much heart in it. If you’re into nostalgic coming-of-age stories with a little sci-fi twist and some emotional punches you didn’t expect, definitely check it out. Immediately bought his first two books after reading this one, and I am looking forward to reading whatever he writes next.
What I appreciated most is that this isn’t just a sci-fi story. It’s about growing up. It’s about holding onto childhood for as long as you can, friendship, the unsettled feeling of not quite belonging, and that bittersweet moment when you feel things start to change.
For a self-published author, this is seriously impressive. There’s so much heart in it. If you’re into nostalgic coming-of-age stories with a little sci-fi twist and some emotional punches you didn’t expect, definitely check it out. Immediately bought his first two books after reading this one, and I am looking forward to reading whatever he writes next.
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