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Noemi Vidal, a 17‑year‑old soldier sworn to defend her home planet Genesis, faces enemies on Earth who view her as a rebel. Abandoned alone in space, Abel is a highly advanced robot whose evolving programming drives him to protect his creator and seek freedom, earning him the label of abomination among the people of Genesis. Despite their initial enmity, the two are forced to cooperate during a daring interstellar journey that could end the war. As they navigate the stars together, they confront the harsh truths of their beliefs and the sacrifices required to achieve peace—questions that challenge what it means to be human in a dangerous world.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Science Fiction
Authors: Claudia Gray
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