A Conspiracy of Stars

Enter the vivid and cinematic world of Faloiv in the first book of this dazzling YA sci-fi/fantasy series, perfect for fans of Carve the Mark, Red Rising, and These Broken Stars. Octavia has always dreamed of becoming a whitecoat, one of the prestigious N'Terra scientists who study the natural wonders of Faloiv. So when the once-secretive labs are suddenly opened to students, she leaps at the chance to see what happens behind their closed doors. However, she quickly discovers that all is not what it seems on Faloiv, and the experiments the whitecoats have been doing run the risk of upsetting the humans' fragile peace with the Faloii, Faloiv's indigenous people. As secret after disturbing secret comes to light, Octavia finds herself on a collision course with the charismatic and extremist new leader of N'Terra's ruling council. But by uncovering the mysteries behind the history she's been taught, the science she's lived by, and the truth about her family, she threatens to be the catalyst for an all-out war. A Telepathic Connection: When an escaped alien creature locks eyes with Octavia, she discovers a terrifying, secret ability to hear the thoughts of Faloiv's wildlife—a gift that puts a target on her back. Dystopian Science: The prestigious whitecoats she idolizes are conducting unethical experiments, and their research threatens to shatter the fragile peace with the planet's native inhabitants. A Corrupt Government: A charismatic and extremist new leader has taken control of N'Terra's ruling council, and his dangerous vision for the future is one Octavia cannot ignore. A Strong Female Protagonist: Forced to question everything she's ever been taught, a sixteen-year-old girl must choose between her lifelong dream and a truth that could ignite a war.