4⭐

I'll be honest this is probably the first Sci-fi I've truly read, and FOR SURE the first SPACE OPERA, I had never heard of that one until probably the past year or so, and I have to say I loved this story, we're following First Sister, who has no name, no voice. She dreams of freedom, her own home and family. It's about her learning how her voice was taken from her and her taking it back, as well as taking agency for herself.

This is also a beautiful story about Lito val Lucious, who came from the slums bound and determined to be an elite solider, an Icarii deulist paired with his other half, his QUEER, Non- Binary partner, Hiro who has betrayed them. Now Lito has been assigned to hunt down and kill Hiro.

But nothing is like it seems, First Sister, who is bi, has been assigned to spy on the new Captain Saito Ren, by the Sisterhood but is discovering things are not as they seem.

Lito has found secret recordings that Hiro left, and finds out that there is seemingly very good reasons for the rebellion against his father all his life and him giving up everything he loved.

Hiro has been through things that most people wouldn't have survived at the hands of someone who was suppose to love him all for reasons that are unfathomable. And is fighting to make changes that will safe lives for years to come.

Linden Lewis prose is beautiful, the world building is immersive, there was times that I could see and feel what being described. They created a true found family with acceptance of Queerness, with themes of body image acceptance, gender identity and reclaiming agency of oneself. I can't wait to see where Lewis takes this family in future installments.

If you like Sci-fi, Space Opera, Found Family, Queerness then this is for you. Please don't deprive yourself of this beautiful book.