The First Sister Av Linden A. Lewis

An epic space opera follows a comfort woman as she claims her agency, a soldier questioning his allegiances, and a non-binary hero out to save the solar system. 'I couldn't put it down' R.F. Kuang, author of The Poppy War FIRST SISTER HAS NO NAME, AND NO VOICE.Forced to travel the stars alongside the Gean soldiers of Earth and Mars, she lacks control over her own destiny. Until an enigmatic, and secretive, new captain - Saito Ren - joins her ship and opens her eyes to a dangerous new path.LITO VAL LUCIUS HAS NO FAITH, AND NO LOYALTY.An elite Icarii soldier of Venus, he was thrown into disgrace after the sudden disappearance of his partner, Hiro. Then Hiro is discovered alive, and a traitor, and Lito is offered a shot at redemption: but only if he hunts down and kills his former partner in cold blood.As the war between the Geans and the Icarii reaches a head, Lito and the First Sister must decide what - and whom - they are willing to sacrifice in the name of duty, or for love. Wonderfully imaginative and gripping - Lewis's debut sucks you in from the very first scene and keeps you absorbed in a rollercoaster of high-octane action and devastating twists. Her prose is rich and assured; her characters complex and compelling. I couldn't put it down ― R.F. Kuang, author of The Poppy WarDebut of the month . . . A layered, action-filled plot and diverse characters create a powerful entry into the space opera genre ― Library JournalAn enjoyable queer space opera romp with a dark underbelly ― Tor.com