by Garth Nix
First published 2011
Prince Khemri is a privileged scion of the intergalactic empire, trained to command fleets and wield advanced technology. But when he meets a mysterious woman named Raine, Khemri is drawn into a high-stakes game of survival against cutthroat rivals, alien threats, and the hidden machinations of the empire itself. As he fights to stay alive, Khemri must question everything he's been taught and forge his own path through a galaxy on the brink of war.
Genres: science-fiction, adventure, space-opera, action
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: chosen-one, enemies-to-lovers, fish-out-of-water
Setting: Galaxy
Period: Intergalactic Empire
337 pages · Paperback · HarperCollinsChildren'sBooks