Laila sets out across the galaxies alone, in search of the ultimate trump card to help her to wrest control of the leviathan ship, Hegira from those who would seek to steal her ancient birthright. Laila’s pride and passion war with love, fear and her inferiority complex caused by her luminous rival and soul twin, Sumida.
Tonya R. Moore writes speculative fiction. Born and raised in Jamaica, she hopes to bring a fresh, new, West Indian perspective to the science fiction, fantasy, and horror universes. She is a Poetry Acquiring Editor at FIYAH Literary Magazine. She was also a Voodoonauts 2022 Fellow and a Finalist for the 2022 Analog Science Fiction & Fact Award for Emerging Black Voices.