In this second installment, Alana and Marko continue their escape across the galaxy after the birth of their daughter, Hazel. The narrative follows the young family as they seek refuge on the planet Quietus to find D. Oswald Heist, the author of a novel that inspired their union. Meanwhile, the bounty hunter The Will pursues them alongside Gwendolyn, Marko’s former fiancée, who seeks vengeance and the restoration of her kingdom's honor. The plot focuses on the logistics of parenting under fire and the introduction of Marko’s parents, which heightens the domestic tension within their makeshift spaceship.
Science fiction enthusiasts and fans of space opera read this volume for its mixture of high-concept world-building and raw family dynamics. Readers walk away with a perspective on how war affects private relationships and the difficulty of pacifism in a violent universe. The book serves those who appreciate graphic storytelling where alien biology and vulgarity contrast with sincere emotional development. It provides a look at the sacrifices required to protect a child when two warring civilizations view that child’s existence as a political threat.
- Published
- 2013
- Language
- EN
