In a galaxy where humans are indentured to the empire, one young factory worker is determined to rescue her sister. When a time-traveller saves her life, they team up to break into the emperor’s stronghold – the place that holds the answers both need. But a prophecy is afoot, and now they must reckon with a legacy centuries in the making . . . Our Illumicrate Exclusive edition is a Royal hardback, signed by Esmie Jikiemi-Pearson and features: An exclusive cover Foil embossing on the hardback by Chatty Nora Digitally printed edges Endpaper artwork by Dri Gomez The book at a glance: Adult science fiction debut, first in a series Black female and male main characters; M/M and M/F main relationships; diverse queer identities You'll love this if you like... starcrossed lovers, prison breaks and wibbly wobbly timey wimey stuff Photos by @bookwormgram