The mission was supposed to be simple. Of course, the past has a way of complicating matters.
Surviving the revolution had devastating costs, yet Ash’s resilience guides her to build a new life on Xeiryn. But after a glimpse of the past, one chance encounter changes everything. After a year of searching, Kade’s finally reconnected with Ash—but she’s changed. The cyborg before him bears little resemblance to the woman he knew, and his devotion is put to the ultimate test. Aligned by a shared goal, Kade is determined to get through to her. Ash, on the other hand, keeps her distance—and her secrets. When the truth of their mission is revealed, everything falls apart. Again. Now, on the run in a hostile galaxy with their lives at stake, Ash and Kade join forces. The lines between truth and lies blur even as they depend on each other for survival.
Loyalties, truth, love, and friendships will be challenged as the crew fights to escape Xeiryn before it’s too late. Time changes all—but now, it’s running out.
Grace Walker is a young indie author specializing in YA dystopian sci-fi, known for crafting immersive worlds filled with fast-paced action, heartfelt romance, and deeply character-driven stories. She debuted at fourteen with her first sci-fi fantasy novel for teens and quickly followed up with her breakout novel, ASH.
A passionate storyteller, Grace draws inspiration from the sci-fi, action, and romance genres to write her novels. When she's not writing or reading, she enjoys book design, art, stargazing, and connecting with fellow readers and writers. She is active on X/Twitter @gwalkerauthor, where she shares updates on her projects, continuing to captivate audiences with her blend of high-stakes adventure and emotional depth in faraway dystopian galaxies.
I didn’t enjoy this quite as much as the first book. A little too much YA romance angst for me. This slowed the pace a little. However, there was plenty of action and kick-butt laser battles to keep the interest up. Won’t say too much as I don’t want to give spoilers but the end was satisfying and left an opening for future books.