A epic, devastating Young Adult ya science fiction built around war, sacrifice, final stand. 615 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.
Epic. Devastating. Action-Packed.
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Sweet (1/5) — hints of romance but nothing explicit.
Obsidio is book 3 in the The Illuminae Files series. Reading in order is recommended.
Readers who love epic and devastating stories with war and sacrifice. Best suited for Young Adult readers and up.
A epic, devastating Young Adult ya science fiction built around war, sacrifice, final stand. 615 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.
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