by Amie Kaufman
Part of The Illuminae Files, book 1
First published 2014
Kady and Ezra's planet is invaded, forcing them to flee on an evacuating fleet with an enemy warship in pursuit. But the chaos is just beginning. A deadly plague is spreading, the fleet's AI may be turning against them, and the only person who can help Kady uncover the truth is the ex she swore she'd never speak to again. In this heart-pounding sci-fi thriller, two teens must put aside their differences to survive the dangers lurking both outside and within the fleet.
Genres: science-fiction, adventure, thriller, action
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Kady's Planet
Period: 21st-century
695 pages · Kindle Edition · Rock the Boat
Content warnings: violence