In a galaxy where humans are indentured to the empire, one young factory worker is determined to rescue her sister. When a time-traveller saves her life, they team up to break into the emperor’s stronghold – the place that holds the answers both need. But a prophecy is afoot, and now they must reckon with a legacy centuries in the making . . .

Our Illumicrate Exclusive edition is a Royal hardback, signed by Esmie Jikiemi-Pearson and features:

• An exclusive cover
• Foil embossing on the hardback by Chatty Nora
• Digitally printed edges
• Endpaper artwork by Dri Gomez

The book at a glance:

• Adult science fiction debut, first in a series
• Black female and male main characters; M/M and M/F main relationships; diverse queer identities
• You'll love this if you like... starcrossed lovers, prison breaks and wibbly wobbly timey wimey stuff

Items included in the full box option:

• A Thousand Lives TBR jar inspired by The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, designed by Dani @ milkandteadani
• Violet Divinations weekly planner inspired by Violet Made of Thorns with artwork by Marigona Suli
• In the Stars multi-fandom 2024 wall calendar with artwork by Kateryna @ Vitkovskya Art and designed by Chatty Nora
• Stargate Donut tea towel inspired by Light From Uncommon Stars, designed by Cá Mask

Photos by @bookwormgram