First published 1969
Helva was born human, but her brain was saved and implanted in the titanium body of a scout ship. Gifted with an angelic voice and near-immortality, she explores the stars, seeking adventure. But when she unexpectedly falls for her human partner, Helva must reconcile her programmed purpose with her newfound emotions. An odyssey of the heart in the depths of space.
Genres: science-fiction, romance, adventure, space-opera
Vibes: intimate, lyrical, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
248 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Del Rey