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Night Sky Mine

Melissa Scott (1996)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age14
Goodreads3.81

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Heroine archetypes

Last SurvivorHacker

Protagonist archetypes

Outcast / LonerFish out of Water

Synopsis

A tale of corporate intrigue featuring Isa Kelly, only survivor of a pirate raid on an asteroid mine, as she seeks her true identity in a future where one cannot live without an official identity. Isa is a hypothecary, editing "hamals," programs which run computers that can reproduce and kill each other.

Is Night Sky Mine appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 14 and up.

This science fiction novel contains moderate violence (pirate raid aftermath) and explores identity theft in a corporate-controlled future. Complex technological concepts and corporate intrigue may challenge younger readers.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death, violence, and identity loss.

Publisher age: Adult·Our content rating: 14+

Publisher ages reflect reading level; our rating reflects content maturity — they can differ.

Who'll love this

Teens who love tech-heavy sci-fi with mystery elements will enjoy this story of a survivor fighting to reclaim her identity in a computer-dominated world.

Tags

Science FictionCyberpunkSpace OperaCorporate Thriller