Lunar Rendezvous: A Space Opera Romance

by Vesper Black

Deep space transport pilot Zeph flies solo in the black, never allowing herself distractions or real connections. Lonely? Maybe, but she can’t risk revealing her stolen alien cargo from Jupiter’s icy moon Europa. Everything changes during a resupply stop at a space station when Zeph encounters and reluctantly saves Stellan from catastrophe. As they team up to escape deep space disasters and Zeph wrestles with her conflicting feelings, "opposites attract" is just one of the physics lessons Zeph and Stellan will put to the test while stuck together on her ship.

When Stellan reveals a devastating conspiracy, Zeph becomes the unlikeliest player in a power struggle of interplanetary proportions. Forced to acknowledge that the secret she's been protecting could be the key to securing humanity’s future, is she willing to reveal the mysteries of Europa? And can she truly trust Stellan?

In this debut novel from a former NASA manager, Lunar Rendezvous is an action-packed and spicy space adventure perfect for fans of Atmosphere, The Expanse, For All Mankind, Project Hail Mary, and the Lady Astronaut series.

Genres: Romance, Science Fiction, Space Opera, Science Fiction Romance

318 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 29, 2026

About the author

Vesper Black is a science fiction writer who loves to blend hard sci-fi with spicy romance. Her debut novel, Lunar Rendezvous, is a space opera romance.

Prior to embarking on her writing journey, she worked at NASA for over 15 years.

Reviews

[Hira Khan · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’ve always been a huge fan of sci-fi so this was a very easy yes for me. I love space travel and the idea of life on other planets and moons. It lets my imagination run wild and reminds me exactly why I love sci-fi.

One of my favorite pairings will always be the grumpy, lonely FMC who never allows herself to have good things and the golden retriever, overly optimistic MMC. I love that their connection is almost immediate, even if Zeph doesn’t want to admit it. I absolutely admire Stellan’s optimism because eventually he gets Zeph to let him in. There were quite a few twists in this one that kept me thoroughly engaged. I constantly found myself wanting to keep reading just to see what happened next. I do think the ending could’ve been fleshed out a bit more but I still had a lot of fun with this one.

[Jenna Noelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was everything you would want from a fast paced, campy, eye-rolling-in-a good-way 'terrible' space puns, pop-culture for the millenials, insta-trauma-bond romance, reluctant hero space opera from a former NASA scientist.

Vesper Black did a great job at blending the fantastical of sci-fi with the real world science. And if you are not a huge sci-fi or astroscience buff-- this could be a great intro into the genre.

It did leave me wanting the pace slowed down a bit in places to get more character depth.

But, if this was every your anthem....
"We'll carry on, we'll carry on
And though you're dead and gone, believe me
Your memory will carry on, will carry on
And in my heart, I can't contain it
The anthem won't explain it"

Then this book may have just been written for you. Welcome to the Black Parade.

ARC copy received from the author.

4.25 ☆ rounded up

[Juls · Rating 4 out of 5]

It’s a rare thing to find an entertaining scifi that won’t eat your brain with slow galactic over-philosophising. Yeah that’s a thing!
Vesper Black has done a great job mixing good romance with endearing characters, lots of actions, and a plot that sometimes doesn’t feel that fictional, which was scary…. That’s because I’ve just read this during a massive heatwave/drought where I live.

Thanks Vesper for quoting Aotearoa and making it the Good Guys HQ. 😂 I’ve spend some years in NZ, and kiwis are the nicest people on earth. They deserve that shout out. ♥️

Now I’m off googling what’s a tardigrade. 😆

[Hannah Benniman · Rating 4 out of 5]

Oh I had such a good time reading Lunar Redenzvous! This is not my usual genre and I fancied trying something new.

This was a fun time. I enjoyed the characters and found this easy to read. I particularly enjoyed that the book wasn’t full of technical jargon relating to space travel. I’ll admit I was hesitant when we meet our special friend but actually Vim was an excellent addition and I found the story was believable.

I thought the balance of romance, peril and intrigue was just right for me. I can see how it’s not enough for some, or not perilous enough, but again, I really enjoyed this and would absolutely read more Vesper Black’s work.

Thank you NetGalley and Victoria Editing for allowing me to read this ARC #NetGalley #LunarRendezvous

[Marissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 stars

I really enjoyed this a lot more than I thought. Now I suck at writing reviews lol. I was very nervous but was hooked the further I got into it’s I highly recommend this book to everyone. It you like spice, Atmosphere, The Expanse, For All Mankind, Project Hail Mary, and the Lady Astronaut series you will love this book. Releases August 29th.

[Jessica Crain · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lunar Rendezvous was an absolute pleasure to read! I found myself enthralled by the story, the characters, the setting, the spice, and everything in between. As a space nerd and a lover of romance, it was so fun to read this book. For Vesper Black’s first novel, she knocked it out of the park. I can’t wait to read what she writes next. Here’s hoping for a sequel to Zeph and Stellan’s story!

[Crystal · Rating 5 out of 5]

I. loved. this. book.
I'm not sure how to review this book, I expected a cute indie romance when I picked it up and was so pleasantly surprised to read a genuine space opera that happened to include a well written romance. It reminded me of The Expanse, but more accessible.

[Melissa Corday · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you NetGalley, Victory Editing Co-op, and author Vesper Black for providing an eARC for review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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I love romance, I love sci fi, I love cli fi, I love space pirates, I love morally grey characters, and I love an anti-corporate save-the-world mission.
And I really loved Lunar Rendezvous.

The pacing was fast and punchy, with some events taking place before the halfway mark that I had expected to take place in the third act. Vesper Black delivers plenty of action tempered with thoughtful family moments, friendship reunions, and a handful of spicy scenes throughout the novel, and reminds us through several tense moments of peril that "space will kill you a hundred different ways." This title kept me on my toes, and there were enough sprinkles of foreshadowing throughout to keep me trying to predict what would happen. Let's just say, if a character makes a threat, it's not just empty words, even if and especially if you think they're bluffing.

The only thing that really kept this from being a full five star book for me was while the first 80% of the book was super fast paced but did not feel rushed, the ending did feel very rushed, which left me feeling unsatisfied with the resolution. I found myself around 85% hoping there would be a sequel to tie up loose ends, but there wasn't. The book ends on a hopeful and optimistic note for all conflicts: the Earth water crisis, the Corsair space pirate affiliation, the Cellexis megacorporation, Stellan and Zephyra's relationship, the reveal of the chaos bears to humanity at large, the fate of Muroc Base, the fate of Europa's hidden water stores, and the deposing of Helena Muroc herself. I can't feel like she would go quietly or her boardmember henchpeople would just accept new leadership without fuss. That is a a lot to wrap up with just about 70 pages, and I think a sequel would have brought a lot more answers to all these sprawling problems that have gone on for generations.

Everything else worked for me: the science of space travel, how the ships operated, how different space stations operated, the politics of the different seats of power (Corsair pirates, Cellexis corporation, unaffiliated space stations like Cassidy's, the Coalition of the Remainder which represents the remnants of the UN), the chaos bears, and the romance between Zephyra and Stellan. Hell, as a former emo kid (but it was NEVER a phase), I particularly enjoyed the references to "old Earth bands" and explaining what the hell the archaic concept of a "mixtape" is.

Fans of Firefly, Moon Rising, Project Hail Mary, and The Moon the Sun Forgot will love Lunar Rendezvous.

[Anna · Rating 2 out of 5]

I wanted The Expanse, Spice & Romance in Space.
Instead I got YA fanfiction with space wallpaper.

I don't even know where to begin.

The premise was great. A romance unfolding during a catastrophic space station disaster, is exactly what I signed up for.
The execution was immensely painful.

The romance starts with Stellan seeing Zeph for approximately three seconds before deciding she's the woman he's apparently been searching for his entire life. Not metaphorically but literally.
She's his emo dream girl. It was so cringe, it made me slam my Kobo shut and stare in anger at the wall.

Zeph didn't help either. She's angry. At everything and everyone. Space stations. The people living on them.
Which is fascinating considering she grew up on one, has never lived anywhere else, and still works on them.
Girl, what exactly are you comparing this life to?

The flirting made me want to crawl out of the nearest airlock.
It doesn't read like adults developing chemistry but rather like twelve-year-olds discovering that saying vaguely sexual things counts as flirting.
Every conversation made me angrier.

The book keeps insisting these two have explosive chemistry.
I kept waiting for it to arrive.
Instead, the plot simply kept throwing them into situations that would eventually get them into bed.

Then they've slept together twice and suddenly they're acting like they've found their soulmate.

I'm sorry, first of all, this.spice was the blandest I've ever read. And second
.. I have absolutely nothing against insta-lust. Half my paranormal romance shelf would like a word. But insta-lust still has to make me believe these people actually want each other. Here it felt like the author repeatedly told me they had chemistry while giving me almost none to actually feel.

The writing itself didn't help either.
Every second sentence wanted to sound dramatic: She's a gravity well.
He's warping spacetime.

Please stop. Please...
The immersion into the story was destroyed by referencing emo music, One Piece, etc.
They're also drinking mead in space.
Then alien tardigrades appear and call themselves Chaos Bears.
I...Okay.

What frustrated me most is that underneath all of this there's actually a story I wanted to read.
The setting is cool and the disaster sequences work.
I love space stations.
I even caught flashes of The Expanse.

But instead of leaning into the grandeur and existential wonder of living in space, the book constantly undercuts itself with juvenile dialogue, pop-culture references and a romance I never believed for a single page.

I genuinely don't know who this book is for. Adult readers looking for a space opera will probably find it too shallow. Romance readers looking for a compelling love story may struggle because attraction replaces emotional development almost from page one.

My best guess is that it'll work best for younger readers who enjoy fast-paced, low-angst sci-fi with an immediate focus on physical attraction.

[Soha Amer · Rating 5 out of 5]

A spicy, cinematic space opera that ruined me in zero gravity

"Lonely? Maybe. But she can't risk revealing her stolen alien cargo from Europa."

This is exactly what I've been craving. Written by a former NASA manager, Lunar Rendezvous is The Expanse meets Project Hail Mary with a scorching forced-proximity romance at its core.

Zeph is a deep space transport pilot who flies solo by choice. No distractions, no connections, no one to know about the secret alien tech she stole from Jupiter's moon Europa. She's lonely, lethal, brilliant, and carrying the weight of humanity's future in her cargo hold.

Then during a routine resupply stop, she reluctantly saves Stellan from catastrophe. Now he's stuck on her ship. And when he reveals a devastating interplanetary conspiracy, Zeph realizes her secret isn't just contraband — it could be the key to saving everything.

What I loved:

The tropes: One Ship / Forced Proximity / Stuck Together, Opposites Attract / Grumpy x Sunshine, Lone Wolf Pilot with trust issues, Secret Cargo from Europa, Interplanetary Conspiracy, Rescue Romance. It checks every box.

The romance: Slow burn in close quarters, "opposites attract is just one of the physics lessons" — the banter is sharp, the tension is claustrophobic in the best way, and the spice hits hard when it finally hits. Zeph and Stellan's dynamic is so good: she flies alone, he makes her want a crew.

The sci-fi: As a sci-fi girlie, I am SO picky. This delivers. Real physics, terrifying deep space disasters, space station politics, alien tech from Europa that feels plausible and ancient and terrifying. You can feel the author's NASA background in every detail without it ever being infodumpy.

The stakes: This is not just "kiss me on the spaceship." It's "do I reveal the mysteries of Europa and risk everything to stop a power struggle of interplanetary proportions?" The action is non-stop, the conspiracy twist gutted me, and the found family element made me emotional.

If you loved Atmosphere, The Lady Astronaut series, or For All Mankind and wished they were spicier and more romantic — this is your book.

An action-packed, spicy, and surprisingly tender debut. I need book 2 immediately.

Spice level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️ / openly spicy, explicit on-page

Perfect for fans of: The Expanse, Project Hail Mary, Atmosphere, The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet

[Michael · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lunar Rendezvous is a fast, joyful space adventure that successfully blends the grounded realities of life in space with fantastical elements and a genuinely compelling romance.

One of the book’s greatest strengths is its depiction of life in deep space. The dangers and practical realities of operating in space feel authentic, which is unsurprising given Vesper Black’s background at NASA. Her expertise and attention to detail come through clearly without weighing the story down.

At the same time, the novel is happy to embrace more fantastical conventions when doing so helps keep the story moving or surprises a reader who may be expecting hard science fiction grounded in rigorous program management. Vesper Black keeps the reader guessing about whether deeper mysteries are at play across the universe.

I do not read a great deal of romance, but the connection between Zeph and Stellan worked for me. Their relationship has real tension, meaningful differences of opinion, and an obvious attraction. The steamy scenes are sexy and vivid without feeling excessive or disconnected from the characters. Put simply, these two characters really want to bang, and the book makes that abundantly clear.

The pacing is light and fast, with short, propulsive chapters that make the novel easy to keep reading. The concepts, pace, and humor reminded me of The Murderbot Diaries, only sexier.

The book packs in a lot of big ideas. As the story approaches its conclusion, it occasionally becomes difficult to keep track of all the characters, motivations, grand ideas, and science-fiction concepts converging at once.

Overall, Lunar Rendezvous is an entertaining, imaginative, and spicy debut that combines credible space adventure with characters worth rooting for.

I received an advance copy of this book from the author, who is a good friend. This is my honest review.

[Faye Anne · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am always on the lookout for amazing adult sci-fi romances between humans, so the blurb for Lunar Rendezvous grabbed me straight away and it didn't disappoint! 

Once I started reading, I couldn't put it down, so I read it in one go today. It's a fantastic debut novel. It didn't surprise me at all to read that the author is a former NASA manager, because the science (which, as much as I love the genre, usually goes over my head) was really well explained here - it felt realistic and feasible, and was at the right level of complexity for me to read it easily and without feeling like a dumb-dumb! I just ate it up.

Lunar Rendezvous also has the perfect balance of space adventure plot to romance (main characters Zeph and Stellan make good use of that zero-g for sure). Both main characters also felt like adults who, although they didn't have everything figured out, at least vocalised that and avoided miscommunication. The drama definitely came from the plot rather than from their relationship, which is personally what I love to see.

So if Vesper Black writes more books in this sci-fi world, I'll definitely read them!

Disclaimer: I received an Advance Reader Copy from NetGalley, but this is my voluntary and honest review.

[Justin · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received an advance reader copy courtesy of the author

4.5 Stars Rounded up!

This is kind of like Project Hail Mary and choose-your-favorite-romantasy had a baby (maybe one with 8 legs...)

We have the only one (or two, in this case, people) can save the world as humanity fights off extinction plot, like Project Hail Mary, but also, those two want to protect each other. She is a punk, he does biology.

Zeph is a lifelong spacer, adapted for all grades of gravity except Earth's. Stellan has been Earth-bound most of his life, short of some forays to the moon. With her uncle Jack and their trusty spaceship, they (along with many others) have gathered water for delivery to Earth in hopes of restarting Earth's water cycle. Otherwise, most of humanity will die. Unfortunately, a not quite reputable corporation is responsible for delivering the water from moon orbit to Earth's surface... and it seems like the only option to save the world is from some not quite reputable people who broke off from that corporation's control a long time ago.

If you're looking for a science friction that puts both the science (orbits, living in space, etc.) and friction (spicy scenes ahead) in a book, this will probably be your jam!

[Richard · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a great debut - a kickass FMC alongside a dependable MMC on a quest to save a dying Earth face up against a megacorporation.

As you'd expect from an author who's previous career was at NASA the universe building and incidents are heavily based in realistic science fact and theory but without drowning the reader in unnecessary jargon and long winded explanations. If you enjoyed Andy Weir's writing then you'll feel right at home.

I don't want to give away too many spoilers since the book isn't released yet but I will say that people like me who love Star Trek and Pern and similar things will find lots of little pleasing details - especially with one of the important characters...

The romance in this book is a 'quick burn' and I think that really helped to avoid it becoming a distraction from the main storyline. It was convincingly written without dominating the book. Some of the language used was very specific but the author helpfully points out exactly which chapters contain the spicy moments in case the reader would rather skip although I felt no need to myself.

𝑻𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒌𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒂𝒖𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒓 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒗𝒊𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂 𝒇𝒓𝒆𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒑𝒚, 𝑰'𝒎 𝒉𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒚 𝒕𝒐 𝒈𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒎𝒚 𝒉𝒐𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒓𝒆𝒗𝒊𝒆𝒘 𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆.

[Suzanne · Rating 5 out of 5]

What makes *Lunar Rendezvous* stand out is the unusual balance between technical credibility and romantic tension. Zeph is not simply a heroine placed in space for the sake of scenery. She is a deep space pilot carrying a secret that could have consequences far beyond her own life, and her encounter with Stellan forces her to reconsider both her isolation and her willingness to trust someone.

The setting appears to be one of the novel's greatest strengths. The practical dangers of deep space, the technology and the consequences of human expansion give the story a grounded quality, while the conspiracy and alien mystery allow it to move beyond straightforward hard science fiction.

The romance provides another kind of tension through forced proximity and two characters who have compelling reasons not to trust each other.

Readers who enjoy science fiction but also want genuine romantic stakes should find this combination particularly appealing. The most intriguing element is the contrast between the vastness of the setting and the very intimate question at the center: can Zeph allow herself to trust another person when so much depends on what she has kept hidden?

[David Walters · Rating 5 out of 5]

I just got done reading Vesper Black’s debut science fiction novel, Lunar Rendezvous, and couldn’t be more excited to tell the world about it. Set against a backdrop of global conflict driven by water scarcity, a humanity that has taken to the stars, effectively colonizing the inner Solar System in the process, and the inevitable corporate interests that are dedicated to profiting from all of the above…the author weaves a beautiful tale of romance and the power of individuals to make a difference. What truly sets this story apart is its grounding in science, with realistic depictions of technology that is likely to exist in the coming decades. Ms. Black’s years and years working in senior positions at NASA were undoubtedly key to her ability to craft a future that is both believable and full of consequences most of us fail to consider as we gaze at the night sky. In short, this is a very fun ride that will leave you with plenty to think about. I would highly recommend this book to any adult fan of Farscape, The Expanse, or anything written by Andy Weir. Don’t miss it!

[Nikki · Rating 4 out of 5]

I started Lunar Rendezvous after finishing a reread of the Expanse. I really loved the tone and research that went into the story and how some of the fantastical elements tied into the sci-fi elements of the books. I did find myself wanting more descriptions and exposition throughout the books. When we initially met the Chaos Bears, I kept picturing Ewoks and centipedes until we got a more in depth description a few chapters later. I was also curious about their habitat and how they coexist given different atmospheres and climates. It felt like some of those details would have rounded out the lore and experience for me.

That said, I did appreciate the character arcs and themes throughout the story for the main characters. I did feel like for some of the side characters, changes in behavior and decisions were a little out-of-the-blue given the limited information we had about the individuals. All-in-all I really enjoyed the story and how the plot was laid out.

Thank you to the Author, Vesper Black, for providing an advanced copy for me to read and review.

[Marissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

I could not put this book down from start to finish. The characters were immediately engaging and endearing. The world the author built was unique, but very much based in a possible future for our Earth, making it that much more compelling. The romance felt real and exciting, and naturally flowed around the storyline. The plot had many layers, and culminated in a surprising ending that I definitely did not predict. This novel keeps you guessing, and is written so well it is almost as if you’re watching it unfold on the screen. Finally the sci-fi aspects were top notch, as someone in the space industry I appreciated the attention to detail for each scenarios that occurred. My only constructive feedback would be that there was so much action, the characters rapidly went from one crisis to the next. It creates an incredibly engaging novel, but I think adding some “quiet moments” in between the chaos could increase our feeling of immersion in the world. Hope to read more from this author soon!

[Sandrine · Rating 4 out of 5]

4,5⭐️
I really enjoyed this story ! I really liked sci-fi and space operas and this book really satisfied me ! In a somewhat near future, the water crisis on Earth has gotten really bad. Cellexis corporation is building a LunaRing to help bring more water for Earth. Zephyra is a space captain on her ship, but she also hides a secret. When she unexpectedly meets Stellan, her path changes and sparks flies…
I found the story very engaging and I enjoyed the plot twists and how high the stakes are. I also liked the relationship between Zephyra and Stellan, I liked how they could trust each other. Overall, I think sci-fi lovers will have a fun time with this story, it was able to mix sci-fi and romance really well.

Thank you to the author and NetGalley for an arc of this book, opinions are my own.

[Courtney Gittins · Rating 4 out of 5]

Okay this book was so good I couldn’t put it down! This was a fast paced reverse grumpy/sunshine sci fi action story that kept me enthralled throughout the whole book. I liked the main characters, Zeph and Stellan, particularly Stellan’s Earth references and banter. There was definitely no slow burn here, they both fell pretty hard and fast but it fit the pacing of the story. I like the supporting characters, Jack was fun and the perfect uncle figure to balance Zeph. And who doesn’t love a sassy animal sidekick? This book ticked all the boxes for me and I enjoyed it so much. It really gave The Expanse/Killjoys/Firefly vibes, if you enjoyed these shows, give this book a go!

Tropes: reverse grumpy/sunshine, green flag MMC, found family, sassy animal sidekick.

I received an advanced copy from the author, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Brittany Steminist Booknerd]

DNF at 34%
I thought this was going to be a little more STEM focused and a little more face paced, but it really isn't. I just finished a book about corporate sabotage that was so boring, I really don't have the mental fortitude to handle another book about corporate greed.
at 34% in, there's nothing happening between the MCs, and it's all just still setting up the plot. I might come back to this book at some point, but it's too slow for me right now.
Also, when you say that the MMC is a doctor in space, I think the automatic assumption is either a medical doctor or a PhD in STEM... not a historian.

[Amber Maren · Rating 5 out of 5]

What an incredible debut!

Vesper created characters I was rooting for all the way through. I especially loved seeing Zeph’s character development and Stellan’s too. The secondary characters also felt very fleshed out, and Vim has a special place in my heart!

I loved reading about the realities of space travel from Vesper as an expert. I like it when novels teach me something as well as enjoying the story and this 100% delivered!

The plot was page-turningly brilliant and I was on the edge of my seat in the final chapters, desperate to see if they’d pull off their mission.

Can’t wait to read more from Vesper! 1000% recommend

[Sean McWhorter · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow. I started reading and when I finally looked up, I was twenty chapters in. There is so much in this book to enjoy. The setting and realism instantly drew me in. The chapter titles had me hitting the emo playlist after reading. The chemistry between the main characters was felt instantly. I am new to the romance side of literature but it added so much to the story here. The connection between the characters develops so well throughout the novel.

This was a wonderful read. I couldn't put it down. I am definitely looking forward to what the author comes up with next.

[Dean Asquith · Rating 5 out of 5]

A steller debut from Vesper Black. Vesper pumps this novel full of knowledge gained from her career. It really shows that a professional in this field is writing the story. It is gripping and believable...If you are open and encouraging towards the thought of space exploration and its potential developments.
The story itself is fantastic, a romance at its heart but it doesn't just focus on that
- sometimes romances forget about the story around them and this does NOT fall victim to that. The relationship between the characters is vital to the story but it doesn't hold the plot back. The spicy scenes are hot and they really get you imagining how zero-g may feel in this scenario! Imagine the possiblities!
The characters are rich and develop brilliantly throughout. They really deserve a sequel...so does the story! I have stepped into this world and I yearn for more.
A superb book from a writer that is certainly one to watch!

[Erica · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was suuuuch a fun read! A badass female lead refusing to deal with her trauma meets a brilliant historian with a life-or-death mission. Sparks ensue. So does action-packed adventure and incredible sci fi hijinks. The author literally worked at NASA before deciding to put her impressive knowledge of space science towards writing, and it shows. This book is like if Andy Weir could also write romance. Definitely worth checking out.

[Morgan Henley · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is an open letter to scientifically correct space travel, choosing your own path, and, most importantly, emo music. If you loved Project Hail Mary but wanted a bit of romance, this is the book for you! My favorite part of the book is just how well the author writes about the technicality of navigating space. It made the book feel lively and approachable, as well as lent so much to the world building done early in the book - I couldn't get enough!

[Jacob Gillett · Rating 5 out of 5]

"We all have to face the specters of our past at some point."

A stellar debut! Vibes of The Expanse, and video games Starfield and Outer Worlds but also completely its own.

Zeph, Stellan, and Jack were great as well as the other cast. Loved the story as our crew uncovers and has to deal with a few mysteries.

Loved the hard sci-fi background of the author and the details to make the story feel real but kept accessible so I wasn't lost reading a tech manual in novel form

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

An enjoyable read from a debut author! This book had a solid mix of memorable characters along with a steady sense of adventure that kept me turning the pages. Recommended for anyone who enjoys sci-fi stories with big ideas and a side of romance. I'm excited to watch Vesper Black's pivot from NASA wonk to sci-fi author and look forward to seeing what she does next.

[Daniel Lee DeArmond · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lunar Rendezvous was exactly the blend of science and spice I was looking for! I loved following Zeph and Stellan through interplanetary danger, questionable politics, and the perils of trusting one another!

Great debut for Vesper Black and I know I’m going to be keeping an eye out for what she does next! Vesper in definitely on my insta-buy list after this one!

[Jen · Rating 3 out of 5]

A spicy, action packed sci/fi adventure which was an okay story but it really could have done with a much more in depth plot to match the ethereal setting.
An average read for me in the genre.
Thankyou to Netgalley and the publisher for an arc.