by Beth Revis
First published 2024
Ada never planned to work another job for the rebels who stiffed her on payment after she stole government nanobot climate plans. But when they dangle a new mission at her, she takes it. The assignment sends her undercover to a charity gala where Rian will attend. Rian volunteers for the same gala, betting the rare auction items will draw Ada out of hiding. He wants to catch her red-handed and see her face real consequences for once. Neither realizes the other's true agenda. The rebels expect Ada to recruit Rian to their cause through persuasion. Ada has different plans entirely. She decides kidnapping offers the most direct path to success. The second novella in Beth Revis's trilogy brings back the cat-and-mouse dynamic between Ada and Rian, throwing them together in a high-stakes game where both think they hold the winning hand.
Genres: science-fiction, adventure, thriller, action
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: cat-and-mouse, enemies-to-lovers
Setting: Galaxy
182 pages · Hardcover · DAW