Alyssa Farshot never wanted to rule the empire. But to honor her uncle’s dying wish, she participated in the crownchase, a race across the empire’s 1,001 planets to find the royal seal and win the throne. Alyssa tried to help her friend, Coy, win the crownchase, but just as victory was within their grasp, Edgar Voles killed Coy—and claimed the seal for himself.

Broken-hearted over her friend’s death, Alyssa is hell-bent on revenge. But Edgar is well protected in the kingship. Alyssa will have to rally rivals, friends, and foes from across the empire to take him down and change the course of the galaxy.

Revenge is one thing. Toppling an emperor is another.

• A Revenge-Fueled Quest: Alyssa Farshot wants justice for her murdered friend, Coy. But her quest for vengeance will put her on a collision course with the most powerful man in the galaxy.
• Found Family: To take on an emperor, Alyssa can’t go it alone. She’ll need to trust a ragtag crew of allies, rivals, and a certain smart-mouthed engineer who might be more than just a friend.
• Galactic Political Intrigue: In a sprawling empire of 1,001 planets, every alliance is fragile and every betrayal is deadly. Navigating the cutthroat politics of the prime families is a game Alyssa must learn to win—or die playing.
• Fast-Paced Sci-Fi Adventure: Get ready for thrilling spaceship dogfights, daring prison breaks, and explosive confrontations that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page.