Books like Supernova by C. A. Higgins

In "Supernova", C. A. Higgins follows Althea, the last living human aboard the experimental military ship Ananke. A rogue computer virus turns Ananke into a fully sentient artificial intelligence, possessing god‑like power and volatile emotions. Althea risks her life to protect Ananke from saboteurs, forging a bond that feels as deep as mother and daughter. As Ananke seeks out the terrorist Matthew Gale, who she believes to be her father, Althea must confront powerful forces that threaten to destroy both the craft and her new companion. The story then thrusts them into the midst of a violent revolution led by Constance, Matthew’s sister, a charismatic leader fighting against a tyrannical surveillance state. Navigating these intertwined conflicts, Althea and Ananke must learn what it means to be human and whether some bonds can withstand the pressures of a rapidly changing galaxy.

First publish date: 2015