At last, the found-family, queer AF, space adventure series you’ve been waiting for. For ages 12-112.
Nineteen-year-old Kitra Yilmaz dreams of traveling the galaxy like her Ambassador mother. But soaring in her glider is the closest she can get to touching the stars — until she stakes her inheritance on a salvage Navy spaceship.
Hugo Award Finalist Gideon Marcus has done it again with this second installment in The Kitra Saga. Sirena is a thrilling YA space adventure, unusually hopeful and optimistic in a sea of grimdark, dystopian releases.
Under attack! The flight back to Hyvilma should have been the easy part for the crew of the Majera–until a deadly ambush by pirates sends them reeling through hyperspace…

Praise for The Kitra Saga

Buzzfeed

While [Kitra] is fraught with danger it stays good-humored and is ultimately about friendship. In these days of strife, it was refreshing to read such a positive and amusing story.

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Nerds of a Feather

Kitrais a story of perseverance in the face of fear and uncertainty, and that we only get through times like these by helping each other. Uplifting and positive, this novel speaks to all ages.

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Mystical Authoress

“If you’re looking for a book focused on friendship, trust, and travelling in space, this is the book for you!”

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Inquisitive Newt

Kitra by Gideon Marcus is the book I wish that I’d read as a teenager.”

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Rachelanne Reviews

Sirena is a cross-universe novel, full of high stakes, found family and fantastic puns. It’s perfect for fans of Becky Chambers and anyone wanting a quick read that’s packed full of character and adventure.”

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The Review Curmudgeon

[Sirena] is a well-paced, varied, exciting, well-executed YA space opera featuring principled, courageous and capable protagonists.

Recommended.

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