The First Sister Trilogy Book 2 - The Second Rebel

RELEASE DATE - 8 FEBRUARY 2022

"An enjoyable queer space opera romp with a dark underbelly"
Tor.com

Linden A. Lewis returns with this next instalment of The First Sister Trilogy, perfect for fans of Red Rising, The Handmaid's Tale, and The Expanse.

Astrid has reclaimed her name and her voice, and now seeks to bring down the Sisterhood from within. Throwing herself into the lioness' den, Astrid must confront and challenge the Aunts who run the Gean religious institution, but she quickly discovers that the business of politics is far deadlier than she ever expected.

Meanwhile, on an outlaw colony station deep in space, Hiro val Akira seeks to bring a dangerous ally into the rebellion. Whispers of a digital woman fuel Hiro's search, but they are not the only person looking for this link to the mysterious race of Synthetics.

Lito sol Lucious continues to grow into his role as a lead revolutionary and is tasked with rescuing an Aster operative from deep within an Icarii prison. With danger around every corner, Lito, his partner Ofiera, and the newly freed operative must flee in order to keep dangerous secrets out of enemy hands.

Back on Venus, Lito's sister Lucinia must carry on after her brother's disappearance and accusation of treason by Icarii authorities. Despite being under the thumb of Souji val Akira, Lucinia manages to keep her nose clean . . . that is until an Aster revolutionary shows up with news about her brother's fate, and an opportunity to join the fight.

This captivating, spellbinding second instalment to The First Sister series picks up right where The First Sister left off and is a must-read for science fiction fans everywhere.

"Wonderfully imaginative and gripping - Lewis's debut sucks you in from the very first scene and keeps you absorbed in a rollercoaster of high-octane action and devastating twists. Her prose is rich and assured; her characters complex and compelling. I couldn't put it down"
R.F. Kuang, author of The Poppy War

"Debut of the month . . . A layered, action-filled plot and diverse characters create a powerful entry into the space opera genre ― Library Journal

"Lewis skilfully handles the tale's many moving pieces, maintaining pace, nuance, and clarity throughout. Lewis's lush prose creates an immersive, richly textured world with complex social dynamics and solid LGBTQ and multicultural representation"
Publishers Weekly

"Lewis's The First Sister is a ferocious mix of energetic plotting and vivid characters. Ridiculously readable"
April Genevieve Tucholke, author of The Boneless Mercies

"If you're a fan of sci-fi rebels with strong female protagonists, this is a must read!"
SciFi & Scary