The Last Hero

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An epic space opera follows a comfort woman as she claims her agency, a soldier questioning his allegiances, and a non-binary hero out to save the solar system.

FIRST SISTER HAS NO NAME, AND NO VOICE.

Forced to travel the stars alongside the Gean soldiers of Earth and Mars, she lacks control over her own destiny. Until an enigmatic, and secretive, new captain - Saito Ren - joins her ship and opens her eyes to a dangerous new path.

LITO VAL LUCIUS HAS NO FAITH, AND NO LOYALTY.

An elite Icarii soldier of Venus, he was thrown into disgrace after the sudden disappearance of his partner, Hiro. Then Hiro is discovered alive, and a traitor, and Lito is offered a shot at redemption: but only if he hunts down and kills his former partner in cold blood.

As the war between the Geans and the Icarii reaches a head, Lito and the First Sister must decide what - and whom - they are willing to sacrifice in the name of duty, or for love.

(P) 2022 Simon & Schuster Audio

Critics Review

Wonderfully imaginative and gripping – Lewis’s debut sucks you in from the very first scene and keeps you absorbed in a roller coaster of high-octane action and devastating twists. Her prose is rich and assured; her characters complex and compelling

R. F. Kuang

A ferocious mix of energetic plotting and vivid characters. Ridiculously readable

April Genevieve Tucholke, author of The Boneless Mercies

A lot of fun, as stylish as it is substantial . . . read on

NPR

Conflicts over advanced technology, religious beliefs, and economic deprivation swirl throughout this thrilling LGBTQ space opera centred on love, loss, and betrayal . . . The revolution is just getting started

Booklist

This debut showcases themes of colonization, technology, genetic manipulation, and corruption that leaves its mark. A layered, action-filled plot and diverse characters create a powerful entry in the space opera genre

Library Journal, starred review

Replete with espionage, high-speed chases, and fight scenes, Lewis’s sophomore effort demonstrates a knack for building tension, while also adding layers of worldbuilding complexity to deliver some genuine surprises

Publishers Weekly

A sprawl, queer space opera that balances high-energy, visually slick action scenes against complex political intrigues and nuanced character relationships

NPR

A surprising revelation and closing twist set the stage for the finale to the First Sister trilogy

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