A man wakes up alone on a spaceship with no memory of how he got there. He's the last hope for Earth. And he's going to need a friend. The friendship that develops in this book will ruin you in the best possible way — one of the most heartwarming stories in sci-fi history.
Thrilling. Heartwarming. Clever. Emotional.
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Project Hail Mary has a spice level of 1/5 (Closed Door). This is a clean to mild read — little to no explicit content.
Project Hail Mary is a standalone novel — no series commitment required.
Readers who love Thrilling, Heartwarming, Clever, Emotional stories with Memory Loss and Unlikely Friendship will find a lot to love here.
Content heads-up includes: None significant. Sort By Cravings always flags these so you can make an informed choice.
A man wakes up alone on a spaceship with no memory of how he got there. He's the last hope for Earth. And he's going to need a friend. The friendship that develops in this book will ruin you in the best possible way — one of the most heartwarming stories in sci-fi history.
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