by John Scalzi
First published 2020
The last Emperox of the Interdependency is dead, and the fragile political alliance that held the empire together is unraveling. As rival factions vie for power, a long-hidden secret threatens the very existence of humanity's last refuge. Diplomat Cardenia Wu-Patrick is thrust into the center of the conflict, forced to navigate a treacherous web of intrigue and betrayal to secure the future of her people. With time running out, she must make impossible choices that will echo through the stars.
Genres: science-fiction, dystopia, space-opera, political-thriller
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, political-intrigue
Setting: Interdependency
Period: Future
308 pages · Kindle Edition · Tor Books