The Second Rebel continues the sweeping saga of The First Sister Trilogy, plunging readers deeper into a solar system torn apart by faith, power, and rebellion.
Astrid has reclaimed her name and her voice, and now works from within the Sisterhood to bring down the powerful Aunts who control the Gean religious order. Inside this ruthless hierarchy, she discovers that political games can be far deadlier than open war.
On an outlaw colony station, Hiro val Akira hunts for a mysterious digital woman rumoured to be linked to the elusive race of Synthetics—an ally who could change the course of the conflict. At the same time, Lito sol Lucious embraces his new role as a revolutionary leader, risking everything to free an Aster operative from a brutal Icarii prison and protect secrets that could destroy their enemies.
Back on Venus, Lito’s sister Lucinia struggles under accusation and control, until an Aster revolutionary arrives with news of her brother and a chance to join the uprising herself.
Themes and features:
- Character-driven space opera with intersecting storylines
- Intrigue within religious and political power structures
- Rebellion, loyalty, and the cost of freedom
- Expansive world-building across planets and space stations
Perfect for readers who enjoy immersive science fiction with complex characters, shifting alliances, and high-stakes confrontation on a galactic scale.