~For fans of Marissa Meyer, Becky Chambers, and V.E. Schwab~
Raised by a heartsick AI, she’s programmed to kill. And desperate to flee.
After growing up on an isolated space station, Astra dreams of solid ground. But with an AI guardian plugged into her head--and her nervous system--it’s not like she’s flush with choices. In fact, she’s got just one: use her training to carry out the rogue AI’s revenge. Her first mission? Assassination.
When her target flashes a jamming device that would guarantee her escape from the AI’s grasp, Astra sets out to steal it. But the AI’s plans are more dangerous than she suspected. Corrupted by heartbreak, the wayward computer is determined to infect the star system with a new order of digital tyranny.
Astra’s been raised to care for no one but herself. Now she’ll have to decide if she’s willing to trade the star system’s freedom for her own.
Parting Shadows is a far-future take on Estella Havisham’s journey in Great Expectations, and the first installment in Kate Sheeran Swed’s Toccata System novella trilogy.
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Hi all!
Thanks for considering my review request. Parting Shadows is a science fiction novella of about 150 pages.
Otherwise, you can fill out this form (only email is requiredl) and I'll email an ARC through BookFunnel, which ensures secure delivery and allows you to select your format of choice: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA...
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to let me know! Thanks for your consideration.
~For fans of Marissa Meyer, Becky Chambers, and V.E. Schwab~
Raised by a heartsick AI, she’s programmed to kill. And desperate to flee.
After growing up on an isolated space station, Astra dreams of solid ground. But with an AI guardian plugged into her head--and her nervous system--it’s not like she’s flush with choices. In fact, she’s got just one: use her training to carry out the rogue AI’s revenge. Her first mission? Assassination.
When her target flashes a jamming device that would guarantee her escape from the AI’s grasp, Astra sets out to steal it. But the AI’s plans are more dangerous than she suspected. Corrupted by heartbreak, the wayward computer is determined to infect the star system with a new order of digital tyranny.
Astra’s been raised to care for no one but herself. Now she’ll have to decide if she’s willing to trade the star system’s freedom for her own.
Parting Shadows is a far-future take on Estella Havisham’s journey in Great Expectations, and the first installment in Kate Sheeran Swed’s Toccata System novella trilogy.
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Hi all!
Thanks for considering my review request. Parting Shadows is a science fiction novella of about 150 pages.
If you're on Booksprout, you can grab an ARC here: https://booksprout.co/arc/15080/parti...
Otherwise, you can fill out this form (only email is requiredl) and I'll email an ARC through BookFunnel, which ensures secure delivery and allows you to select your format of choice: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA...
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to let me know! Thanks for your consideration.
Kate