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Synopsis
After the Earth was destroyed by ruthless machine intelligences known as the Cold Minds, the remnants of the human race sought refuge among the Hidden Worlds. Now, renegade pilot Linnea Kiaho and her fellow pilot Iain sen Paolo embark on a dangerous journey to Earth’s solar system, where humans may have survived. But what they find is a secret so powerful it may save the Hidden Worlds—or shatter them forever.
Is The Dark Reaches appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
A space opera featuring pilots searching for survivors of Earth's destruction by machine intelligences. Contains moderate sci-fi violence and themes of genocide and extinction.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include genocide, mass death, and war.
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Who'll love this
Teens who love space exploration and mysteries about humanity's survival will find this thrilling.