A gripping sci-fi odyssey of love, betrayal, and self-discovery…

After uncovering the devastating truth about her world, Calay is thrust into a fight for survival on a dying Earth. With humanity’s brutal nature exposed, dwindling resources, and an ecosystem on the brink of collapse, she teeters on the edge of insanity. When a mysterious woman from the stars offers to grant Calay’s deepest, most secret desires, she faces a heart-wrenching choice: stay on a decaying planet or embark on a dangerous journey to a distant world two billion light-years away in search of something better.

Desperate for a new beginning, Calay chooses to journey to Téras, a stunning glass-city planet. In a twist of fate, she reunites with the mother she thought dead, only to discover a shocking secret that is far darker than the vastness of deep space.

As the universe spirals into chaos, Calay is forced to confront unforgiving truths and terrifying monsters. With the very essence of humanity at stake, she must face her her darkest fears and fight not only for her life, but for the survival of Earth itself.

In this gripping, queer sci-fi adventure the line between hero and monster isn’t just blurred–it’s shattered.

Kristy Garnder is a queer sci-fi, fantasy, and horror writer. She is the author of the The Broken Stars series and the award-winning cookbook, Cooking with Cocktails. Furnished with degrees in Gender Studies & Sociology, she crafts complex characters who adventure through space, time, and emotional maelstroms questioning what identity – and home – really mean. When she’s not jet-setting words on her laptop, she’s chasing stars, mountain adventures, belly laughs, curating playlists for her books, and packing her carry-on for another escape to SE Asia. She resides in Vancouver B.C. with her partner.

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