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 YA sci-fi author who loves writing dystopian galaxies, fast-paced action, romance, and character-driven stories. She debuted at fourteen with her first sci-fi fantasy novel for teens. Since then, she’s released her latest dystopian sci-fi series, the ASH duology.
Grace has always been an avid reader, and she hopes to inspire a love of reading in others with her writing. When she is not reading or writing, she enjoys book design, reading, and stargazing.
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.