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Product Description This first book in a feminist space opera duology follows seven resistance fighters who will free the galaxy from the ruthless Tholosian Empire--or die trying.When Eris faked her death, she thought she had left her old life as the heir to the galaxy's most ruthless empire behind. But her recruitment by the Novantaen Resistance, an organization opposed to the empire's voracious expansion, throws her right back into the fray.Eris has been assigned a new mission: to infiltrate a spaceship ferrying deadly cargo and return the intelligence gathered to the Resistance. But her partner for the mission, mechanic and hotshot pilot Cloelia, bears an old grudge against Eris, making an already difficult infiltration even more complicated.When they find the ship, they discover more than they bargained for: three fugitives with firsthand knowledge of the corrupt empire's inner workings.Together, these women possess the knowledge and capabilities to bring the empire to its knees. But the clock is ticking: the new heir to the empire plans to disrupt a peace summit with the only remaining alien empire, ensuring the empire’s continued expansion. If they can find a way to stop him, they will save the galaxy. If they can't, millions may die. Review "…[Christina] Traister ensures that the distinct and bold personality of every major character comes through. The dialogue between the characters is sharp and funny, and the hours fly by as one listens to the first in this engaging, new duology." ―AudioFile Magazine“A thrilling ride from two of the most exciting authors in the genre.” ―Gareth L. Powell, BSFA award-winning author of Embers of War"More gripping than The Expanse." ―Charles Stross, award-winning author of The Laundry Files“This first collaboration from Lam (Goldilocks) and May (The Falconer) revels in the frenetic energy of its girl power–infused, space operatic premise.” ―Publishers Weekly"The first book in a duology is a witty, fast-paced, fem