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Moonstorm

By Yoon Ha Lee

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    About Moonstorm

    FINALIST FOR THE NEBULA AND LODESTAR AWARDS • LOCUS AWARD WINNING AUTHOR • “MASTERFULLY CRAFTED.”—Axie Oh, New York Times bestselling author of The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea

    * “THRILLING.” —Booklist, starred review

    EVEN GRAVITY COMES AT A PRICE.

    In a society where conformity is valued above all else, a teen girl training to become an Imperial pilot is forced to return to her rebel roots to save her world in this adrenaline-fueled sci-fi adventure—perfect for fans of Iron Widow and Skyward!

    Hwa Young was just ten years old when Imperial forces destroyed her rebel moon home. Now, six years later, she is a citizen of the very empire that made her an orphan. 

    Desperate to shake off her past, Hwa Young dreams of becoming a lancer pilot, one of an elite group of warriors who fly into battle using the empire’s most advanced tech—giant martial robots. When an attack on their boarding school leaves Hwa Young and her classmates stranded on an Imperial space fleet in dire need of pilot candidates, she is quick to volunteer. 

    But training is nothing like she expected, and secrets—like the ominous fate of the fleet’s previous lancer squad—are stacking up. And when Hwa Young uncovers a conspiracy that puts their entire world at risk, she’s forced to make a choice between her rebel roots and an empire she’s no longer sure she can trust.

    About Moonstorm

    FINALIST FOR THE NEBULA AND LODESTAR AWARDS • LOCUS AWARD WINNING AUTHOR • “MASTERFULLY CRAFTED.”—Axie Oh, New York Times bestselling author of The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea

    * “THRILLING.” —Booklist, starred review

    EVEN GRAVITY COMES AT A PRICE.

    In a society where conformity is valued above all else, a teen girl training to become an Imperial pilot is forced to return to her rebel roots to save her world in this adrenaline-fueled sci-fi adventure—perfect for fans of Iron Widow and Skyward!

    Hwa Young was just ten years old when Imperial forces destroyed her rebel moon home. Now, six years later, she is a citizen of the very empire that made her an orphan. 

    Desperate to shake off her past, Hwa Young dreams of becoming a lancer pilot, one of an elite group of warriors who fly into battle using the empire’s most advanced tech—giant martial robots. When an attack on their boarding school leaves Hwa Young and her classmates stranded on an Imperial space fleet in dire need of pilot candidates, she is quick to volunteer. 

    But training is nothing like she expected, and secrets—like the ominous fate of the fleet’s previous lancer squad—are stacking up. And when Hwa Young uncovers a conspiracy that puts their entire world at risk, she’s forced to make a choice between her rebel roots and an empire she’s no longer sure she can trust.

    About Moonstorm

    FINALIST FOR THE NEBULA AND LODESTAR AWARDS • LOCUS AWARD WINNING AUTHOR • “MASTERFULLY CRAFTED.”—Axie Oh, New York Times bestselling author of The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea

    * “THRILLING.” —Booklist, starred review

    EVEN GRAVITY COMES AT A PRICE.

    In a society where conformity is valued above all else, a teen girl training to become an Imperial pilot is forced to return to her rebel roots to save her world in this adrenaline-fueled sci-fi adventure—perfect for fans of Iron Widow and Skyward!

    Hwa Young was just ten years old when Imperial forces destroyed her rebel moon home. Now, six years later, she is a citizen of the very empire that made her an orphan. 

    Desperate to shake off her past, Hwa Young dreams of becoming a lancer pilot, one of an elite group of warriors who fly into battle using the empire’s most advanced tech—giant martial robots. When an attack on their boarding school leaves Hwa Young and her classmates stranded on an Imperial space fleet in dire need of pilot candidates, she is quick to volunteer. 

    But training is nothing like she expected, and secrets—like the ominous fate of the fleet’s previous lancer squad—are stacking up. And when Hwa Young uncovers a conspiracy that puts their entire world at risk, she’s forced to make a choice between her rebel roots and an empire she’s no longer sure she can trust.

    About Moonstorm

    FINALIST FOR THE NEBULA AND LODESTAR AWARDS • LOCUS AWARD WINNING AUTHOR • “MASTERFULLY CRAFTED.”—Axie Oh, New York Times bestselling author of The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea

    * “THRILLING.” —Booklist, starred review

    EVEN GRAVITY COMES AT A PRICE.

    In a society where conformity is valued above all else, a teen girl training to become an Imperial pilot is forced to return to her rebel roots to save her world in this adrenaline-fueled sci-fi adventure—perfect for fans of Iron Widow and Skyward!

    Hwa Young was just ten years old when Imperial forces destroyed her rebel moon home. Now, six years later, she is a citizen of the very empire that made her an orphan. 

    Desperate to shake off her past, Hwa Young dreams of becoming a lancer pilot, one of an elite group of warriors who fly into battle using the empire’s most advanced tech—giant martial robots. When an attack on their boarding school leaves Hwa Young and her classmates stranded on an Imperial space fleet in dire need of pilot candidates, she is quick to volunteer. 

    But training is nothing like she expected, and secrets—like the ominous fate of the fleet’s previous lancer squad—are stacking up. And when Hwa Young uncovers a conspiracy that puts their entire world at risk, she’s forced to make a choice between her rebel roots and an empire she’s no longer sure she can trust.

    About Moonstorm

    FINALIST FOR THE NEBULA AND LODESTAR AWARDS • LOCUS AWARD WINNING AUTHOR • “MASTERFULLY CRAFTED.”—Axie Oh, New York Times bestselling author of The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea

    * “THRILLING.” —Booklist, starred review

    EVEN GRAVITY COMES AT A PRICE.

    In a society where conformity is valued above all else, a teen girl training to become an Imperial pilot is forced to return to her rebel roots to save her world in this adrenaline-fueled sci-fi adventure—perfect for fans of Iron Widow and Skyward!

    Hwa Young was just ten years old when Imperial forces destroyed her rebel moon home. Now, six years later, she is a citizen of the very empire that made her an orphan. 

    Desperate to shake off her past, Hwa Young dreams of becoming a lancer pilot, one of an elite group of warriors who fly into battle using the empire’s most advanced tech—giant martial robots. When an attack on their boarding school leaves Hwa Young and her classmates stranded on an Imperial space fleet in dire need of pilot candidates, she is quick to volunteer. 

    But training is nothing like she expected, and secrets—like the ominous fate of the fleet’s previous lancer squad—are stacking up. And when Hwa Young uncovers a conspiracy that puts their entire world at risk, she’s forced to make a choice between her rebel roots and an empire she’s no longer sure she can trust.

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    About Yoon Ha Lee

    Yoon Ha Lee is a Korean American who was born in Texas, went to high school in South Korea, and received a B.A. in mathematics from Cornell University. Yoon’s previous books include the Hugo Award nominated Machineries of Empire series… More about Yoon Ha Lee

    About Yoon Ha Lee

    Yoon Ha Lee is a Korean American who was born in Texas, went to high school in South Korea, and received a B.A. in mathematics from Cornell University. Yoon’s previous books include the Hugo Award nominated Machineries of Empire series… More about Yoon Ha Lee

    About Yoon Ha Lee

    Yoon Ha Lee is a Korean American who was born in Texas, went to high school in South Korea, and received a B.A. in mathematics from Cornell University. Yoon’s previous books include the Hugo Award nominated Machineries of Empire series… More about Yoon Ha Lee

    About Yoon Ha Lee

    Yoon Ha Lee is a Korean American who was born in Texas, went to high school in South Korea, and received a B.A. in mathematics from Cornell University. Yoon’s previous books include the Hugo Award nominated Machineries of Empire series… More about Yoon Ha Lee

    About Yoon Ha Lee

    Yoon Ha Lee is a Korean American who was born in Texas, went to high school in South Korea, and received a B.A. in mathematics from Cornell University. Yoon’s previous books include the Hugo Award nominated Machineries of Empire series… More about Yoon Ha Lee

    Product Details

    Category: Teen & Young Adult Fiction | Teen & Young Adult Science Fiction | Teen & Young Adult Social Issues | Teen & Young Adult Action & Adventure

    Paperback | $12.99
    Published by Delacorte Press
    Jul 15, 2025 | 352 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | Young Adult | ISBN 9780593488362

    Category: Teen & Young Adult Fiction | Teen & Young Adult Science Fiction | Teen & Young Adult Social Issues | Teen & Young Adult Action & Adventure

    Hardcover | $19.99
    Published by Delacorte Press
    Jun 04, 2024 | 352 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | Young Adult | ISBN 9780593488331

    Category: Teen & Young Adult Fiction | Teen & Young Adult Science Fiction | Teen & Young Adult Social Issues | Teen & Young Adult Action & Adventure

    Hardcover | $22.99
    Published by Delacorte Press
    Jun 04, 2024 | 352 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | Young Adult | ISBN 9780593488348

    Category: Teen & Young Adult Fiction | Teen & Young Adult Science Fiction | Teen & Young Adult Social Issues | Teen & Young Adult Action & Adventure

    Ebook | $10.99
    Published by Delacorte Press
    Jun 04, 2024 | 352 Pages | Young Adult | ISBN 9780593488355

    Category: Teen & Young Adult Fiction | Teen & Young Adult Science Fiction | Teen & Young Adult Social Issues | Teen & Young Adult Action & Adventure | Audiobooks

    Audiobook Download | $25.00
    Published by Listening Library
    Jun 04, 2024 | 584 Minutes | Young Adult | ISBN 9780593794777

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    Praise

    A Nebula Award Nominee

    “I loved every single page of Lee’s masterfully crafted, utterly engrossing space opera. Moonstorm hooked me with its breathtaking action sequences, charismatic cast, and intricately-rendered world.” —Axie Oh, New York Times bestselling author of The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea and Rebel Seoul

    ★ “Lee….continues infusing the vast world of science fiction with Korean-inspired adventure….thrilling.” —Booklist, starred review

    “Action-packed space battles and strong worldbuilding will draw readers in.” —Kirkus Reviews

    “Lee addresses issues of colonialism and revolution in a high-concept space adventure narrative.” —Publishers Weekly

    “Readers who enjoyed Zhao’s Iron Widow will likely find appeal in the book’s realistic portrayal of different relationships as Hwa Young deals with bullies, best friends, and domineering authority figures.” —The Bulletin

    “Space opera and mecha enthusiasts should enjoy this skillfully crafted novel.” —Shelf Awareness

    Awards

    New York Public Library Books for the Teen Age SELECTION 2024

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