Summary

Now hardened by battle and shaped by loss, Tina faces the darkest stretch of the war: a campaign that will test the fragile promises she has made to herself and to others. With the crew more like family than ever, she must reconcile the alien legacy inside her with the human loyalties that anchor her. As strategies escalate into desperate gambits, Tina is forced to lead from the wreckage of her past choices while protecting the hope she carries for a future beyond conflict. Trust becomes the decisive weapon—the bonds between Tina and her companions are as vital as any technology as the enemy pushes to erase everything they love. Personal confrontations reach a climax that pivots on whether promises can withstand the pressure of cosmic-scale warfare. In the end, Tina’s growth is measured not by victories alone but by the strength of her commitments to others and the courage to keep fighting when all light seems to fade.

Awards & Recognition

Honours and achievements received

Locus Poll Award

2024 Best Young Adult Book Winner

Lodestar Award for Best Young Adult Book

2024 Best Young Adult Book Nominee

Available Editions

Novel

Hardcover

2023 Year
Tor Teen Publisher
ISBN-13: 978-1-250-31750-6
ISBN-10: 1-250-31750-9

Paperback

2024 Year
Tor Teen Publisher
ISBN-13: 978-1-250-31751-3
ISBN-10: 1-250-31751-7

Digital Books

2023 Year
Titan Books Publisher
ISBN-13: 978-1-78909-547-0
ISBN-10: 1-78909-547-6
Not Available for Purchase

Audio

2023 Year
Macmillan Audio Publisher
ISBN-13: 978-1-250-88319-3
ISBN-10: 1-250-88319-9
Not Available for Purchase

All-In-One

Digital Books

2024 Year
Glasgow 2024 Publisher
Not Available for Purchase