Hazel and her parents, Alana and Marko, land on a resource-rich comet known as Phang after their recent reunion. The conflict between Wreath and Landfall escalates here as the Robot Kingdom executes a Scorched Earth policy to secure fuel. The family encounters a band of refugees while The Will deals with a mental breakdown following the loss of Lying Cat. The story focuses on the logistical reality of hiding a biracial child during a military occupation and the chemical addiction Alana faces after a tragic miscarriage.
Readers who follow long-form space opera seek this volume for its depiction of family dynamics under extreme political pressure. It attracts those interested in how war displaces civilians and the ethical compromises made for survival. A reader exits the book with a dark perspective on how collateral damage is calculated by empires. It serves people who value character-driven narratives where traditional heroes often fail to save those around them due to systemic violence.
- Published
- 2017
- Language
- EN
