Description
'Full of nail-biting adventure, interstellar conflict and then passion . . . keeps us guessing to the last' - Sunday Times
A combination of Star Trek, Ten Things I Hate About You, and a murder mystery. What's not to like?' - Guardian
'I walked over to him and took his hand . . . We were at the heart of our very own universe'
Olivia and her twin brother, Aidan, are heading alone on their ship back to Earth following the virus that completely wiped out their crew, and their family in its entirety.
Nathan's ship is heading in the opposite direction, but on the journey it is attacked. Only a few survive.
When their lives suddenly collide, Nathan and Olivia are instantly attracted to each other, deeply, completely head over heels.
But not everyone is pleased. Surrounded by rumours, deception, even murder, is it possible to live out a happy-ever-after...?
'The former Children's Laureate is never afraid to tackle challenging issues . . . a thrilling love story' - Mail on Sunday
Two lives collide. Loss. Lies. Love.
About the Author
Malorie Blackman has written over seventy books for children and young adults. Many of her books have also been adapted for stage and television, including a major BBC production of Noughts & Crosses. Malorie has been awarded the Eleanjor Farjeon award, received an OBE, and served as Children's Laureate.
Reviews
[This] gripping story has plenty of strong emotions to play with: love, hate, fear, jealousy and more than a dash of betrayal. * Telegraph *
A combination of Star Trek, Ten Things I Hate About You and a murder mystery. What's not to like? -- Tony Bradman * Guardian *
Full of nail-biting adventure, interstellar conflict and then passion . . . keeps us guessing to the last. -- Nicolette Jones * The Sunday Times - Children's Book of the Week *
The former Children's Laureate is never afraid to tackle challenging issues . . . a thrilling love story. * Mail on Sunday - Children's Book of the Month *
...with love, danger, treachery, jealousy and tragedy . . . I read it in two breathless sittings and I absolutely loved it. -- Fiona Noble * The Bookseller *
A gripping two-hander. -- Alex O'Connell * The Times - Children's Book of the Week *
Awards
Short-listed for "The Bookseller" YA Book Prize 2017.
Book Information
ISBN 9780141377018
Author Malorie Blackman
Format Paperback
Page Count 496
Imprint Penguin Books Ltd
Publisher Penguin Random House Children's UK
Weight(grams) 341g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 29mm
