The Last Hope

June 15, 2019
To stop a looming war with the Saltarians, Court, Mykal, and Franny embark on a mission to save humanity. Trapped on an enemy starcraft, the trio toils in the brig. The commander informs them that despite living all their lives on Saltare-3, they're not Saltarian at all--they're human. Humans are a foreign concept to them, and Franny yearns for answers. When a stranger arrives to take them to his ship, their questions only multiply. He's a Saltarian who serves humans willingly, a rarity who is considered a blood traitor by Saltarian standards, and he needs their help. The Earthen Fleet is planning a retrieval mission on Saltare-1 to prevent a war, and only Court, Mykal, and Franny can fit in on the planet unnoticed. The stranger promises he'll tell them about Earth as soon as they reach Saltare-1. While Franny eagerly pursues any means to learn about who she is, Court is mistrustful, at first only agreeing to the mission for her sake. Mykal and Court unhappily distance themselves from one another, afraid they'll expose the link the three of them share, leaving them vulnerable. The addition of their rescuer's perspective adds another layer to an already rich cast of characters. Romance, intrigue, and deep worldbuilding make every page thrum with life. A rushed ending only mildly dampens an otherwise thrilling, vibrant, and epic conclusion. Tightly plotted and brimming with heart. (Fantasy. 14-adult)

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