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Author: Mindee Arnett
Publisher: Balzer & Bray, 432 pages
From Goodreads:
A ragtag group of teenage mercenaries who crew the spaceship Avalon stumble upon a conspiracy that could threaten the entire galaxy in this fascinating and fast-paced sci-fi adventure from author Mindee Arnett.
Of the various star systems that make up the Confederation, most lie thousands of light-years from First Earth-and out here, no one is free. The agencies that govern the Confederation are as corrupt as the crime bosses who patrol it, and power is held by anyone with enough greed and ruthlessness to claim it. That power is derived from one thing: metatech, the devices that allow people to travel great distances faster than the speed of light.
Jeth Seagrave and his crew of teenage mercenaries have survived in this world by stealing unsecured metatech, and they're damn good at it. Jeth doesn't care about the politics or the law; all he cares about is earning enough money to buy back his parents' ship, Avalon, from his crime-boss employer and getting himself and his sister, Lizzie, the heck out of Dodge. But when Jeth finds himself in possession of information that both the crime bosses and the government are willing to kill for, he is going to have to ask himself how far he'll go to get the freedom he's wanted for so long.
Avalon is the perfect fit for teens new to sci-fi as well as seasoned sci-fi readers looking for more books in the YA space-and a great match for fans of Joss Whedon's cult hit show Firefly.
Of the various star systems that make up the Confederation, most lie thousands of light-years from First Earth-and out here, no one is free. The agencies that govern the Confederation are as corrupt as the crime bosses who patrol it, and power is held by anyone with enough greed and ruthlessness to claim it. That power is derived from one thing: metatech, the devices that allow people to travel great distances faster than the speed of light.
Jeth Seagrave and his crew of teenage mercenaries have survived in this world by stealing unsecured metatech, and they're damn good at it. Jeth doesn't care about the politics or the law; all he cares about is earning enough money to buy back his parents' ship, Avalon, from his crime-boss employer and getting himself and his sister, Lizzie, the heck out of Dodge. But when Jeth finds himself in possession of information that both the crime bosses and the government are willing to kill for, he is going to have to ask himself how far he'll go to get the freedom he's wanted for so long.
Avalon is the perfect fit for teens new to sci-fi as well as seasoned sci-fi readers looking for more books in the YA space-and a great match for fans of Joss Whedon's cult hit show Firefly.
Why am I waiting? I love a good sci-fi and I love Joss Whedon and Firefly!
Posted by: Pam
I'm so excited about this one!! Scifi for the win! Joss Whedon fans?? Sign me up! This sounds so good. Great pick!
ReplyDeleteRebecca @ The Library Canary
It just sounds so good. And different. ~Pam
DeleteI've seen this one once before... and immediately added it to my list. It just sounds so very good. I'm also loving the cover.
ReplyDeleteGreat pick!
//Chelsea @ Books Turn Brains
I agree. Can't wait! ~Pam
DeleteOhh this sounds good! I haven't heard of it before. Will have to add to my TBR pile. Great pick!
ReplyDeleteI saw this one on Edelweiss, read the blurb, and immediately added it to my list. ~Pam
DeleteI never got into Firefly, but I am definitely excited for this one. It sounds so good. Great pick!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed Firefly, but I just love the description, "ragtag group of teenage mercenaries" in space. ~Pam
DeleteThis sounds really good and how awesome is that cover?
ReplyDeleteGreat pick!
It is a great cover! ~Pam
DeleteI am so excited for this book as well! it sounds amazing.
ReplyDeleteSharon – Obsession with Books
Great description, I'm definitely sold. ~Pam
DeleteOooh very interesting!
ReplyDeleteI love space books and there actually aren't that many of them in YA so I'm definitely excited. ~Pam
DeleteThat is a cool looking cover, and it sounds interesting too. Great pick!
ReplyDeleteNahomi @ Books & Swoon
I love a good sci-fi and hopefully this one will be good. ~Pam
DeleteThe summary sounds really interesting! Never thought sci-fi was my thing, but I'll check it out! Nice choice!
ReplyDeleteMarianne @ Boricuan Bookworms
I've read a few great YA sci-fi and I thought the description of this one sounded fantastic. Can't wait! ~Pam
DeleteThis one sounds pretty awesome! I'm excited to read it too!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by my post. Sorry for the super late response. :)
I too am looking forward to this one. I love the sound of the universe and the clearly well thought out world building aspects re: the Confederation and the like. Plus teenage mercenaries. Plus readers looking for more YA sci-fi and space. Plus Joss Whedon and Firefly. Jeth does sound a tad like Mal and his crew and the Confederation like the Alliance. I hope that doesn't mean we'll feel disappointed by the various reminders of the show.
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