First published 1854
Killashandra Ree has hit rock bottom. After a decade of training, her musical career is going nowhere. Then she hears of the Heptite Guild, which offers wealth and security on the dangerous planet Ballybran. The catch? Few who go there ever return. Undaunted, Killashandra takes the risk, plunging into the unknown. On Ballybran, she must navigate the guild's rigid hierarchy and survive the planet's deadly crystalline environment. As she uncovers the guild's dark secrets, Killashandra must decide how much she's willing to sacrifice for a chance at the life she's always wanted.
Genres: science-fiction, adventure, fantasy, thriller
Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
Setting: Ballybran, Heptite Guild
311 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Del Rey