Publication Date: Oct 2015

Synopsis:

This morning, Kady thought breaking up with Ezra was the hardest thing she’d have to do. This afternoon, her planet was invaded.

The year is 2575, and two rival mega-corporations are at war over a planet that’s little more than a speck at the edge of the universe. Now with enemy fire raining down on them, Kady and Ezra — who are barely even talking to each other—are forced to evacuate with a hostile warship in hot pursuit.

But their problems are just getting started. A plague has broken out and is mutating with terrifying results; the fleet’s AI may actually be their enemy; and nobody in charge will say what’s really going on. As Kady hacks into a web of data to find the truth, it’s clear the only person who can help her is the ex-boyfriend she swore she’d never speak to again.

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What To Expect:

Illuminae is the first book in a YA sci-fi space opera trilogy. You can expect a unique storytelling style, intense action, and themes of courage plus a romance with no spice.

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Content Warnings:

Language: Moderate – Swear words are censored but do occur frequently

Sexual Content: Closed door – Kissing and flirting; many innuendos

Violence: Moderate – War violence, blood and gore, death including murder and suicide, virus-induced psychosis and aggression

Substance Use: Mild – One instance of a character getting drunk; other mentions of casual alcohol consumption

Prejudices: None

Religious Themes: Repeated use of the Lord’s name in vain. A few mentions of God in a secular context, but religion isn’t a focus of the book.

Other Topics: Trauma and grief (moderate)

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