Lee, Yoon Ha - Moonstorm

Title: Moonstorm by Yoon Ha Lee

Genre: Young Adult Science Fiction (352 pages)

Publisher: Delacorte Press (an imprint of Penguin Random House) - Release Date: June 5, 2024

Synopsis

Hwa Young, orphaned by the imperial forces that destroyed her home, dreams of becoming a lancer pilot – the elite fighters who operate the fleet's deadliest starships. Years later, a rebel attack leaves her stranded on an imperial ship, presenting an unexpected opportunity to join the rigorous lancer training program. However, the program harbors secrets, and Hwa Young uncovers a conspiracy that threatens the entire world. Now, she must choose between her loyalty to the empire and the rebellion that stole her past.

"Trust the Empress. Move at her will. Act as her hands."

LGBT Themes

• Explores concepts of gender identity and sexuality outside traditional norms.
• Defying expectations and carving one's own path
• Transgender protagonist

Relevant Tags

lgbt, lgbtq, lgbt young adult, science fiction, space opera, rebellion, coming-of-age, transgender