Sara has a new purpose: confront her treasonous brother. Enlisted at a new school, and struggling to master the less agile Gambee mechs, Sara wrestles with the rigors of training and the scorn of her peers.
A Reasoner named Lottie thinks she and rookie Sara might be kindred spirits, believing both of them to be girls lost and alone in the void between stars.
Sara has entered into battle utilizing the Mimic Emily and a custom Strain. Her team is shocked as she rushes toward a confrontation with the feared Ralph Werec.
The Libertad is pushing through space in search of repair. If the crew is to survive the journey, new tactics must be devised to succeed against such an unpredictable enemy.
Sara has captured the heart of Lavinia, who goes to severe lengths to snare her new obsession. Most of her ploys end up falling short, and the heartsick girl keeps making a fool of herself in very public ways.
The horrible history of Emily's kind is revealed, and the shocking truth might explain Ralph's treason. But there has never been an explanation offered for Sara's ability to link with Emily.
The Spatial Armor Division has taken flight and all the heroes of the Union must reach deep into their courage to stop Ralph Werec in his mission to punish humanity.