Spensa Nightshade lives in a subterranean colony on the planet Detritus, where the remnants of humanity face constant bombardment from an alien species known as the Krell. Labeled the daughter of a coward, Spensa fights to enter flight school to clear her father’s name and defend her people. Her life changes when she discovers an ancient, sentient starship named M-Bot hidden in a cavern. As she balances rigorous combat training with the mystery of this advanced technology, she uncovers uncomfortable truths about the war and the stars.
Fans of military science fiction and character-driven space opera read this to experience technological discovery and high-stakes dogfights. It appeals to those interested in the social dynamics of isolated societies and the psychological pressure of hereditary shame. Readers walk away with a detailed understanding of tactical aerial maneuvering and the technical evolution of an artificial intelligence. The story provides a grounded look at the cost of bravery and the mechanics of starship maintenance within a desperate survival scenario.
Practical, clear-cut and escapist; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Escapist Adventurer. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2018
- Language
- EN
