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Synopsis
Lovelace was once merely a ship's artificial intelligence. When she wakes up in an new body, following a total system shut-down and reboot, she has to start over in a synthetic body, in a world where her kind are illegal. She's never felt so alone. But she's not alone, not really. Pepper, one of the engineers who risked life and limb to reinstall Lovelace, is determined to help her adjust to her new world. Because Pepper knows a thing or two about starting over. Together, Pepper and Lovey will discover that, huge as the galaxy may be, it's anything but empty. A Closed and Common Orbit is the stand-alone sequel to The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet and is perfect for fans of Firefly, Joss Whedon, Mass Effect and Star Wars.
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Is A Closed and Common Orbit appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This thoughtful sci-fi explores themes of identity and belonging through an AI learning to be human in a synthetic body. Contains mild language and some tense moments but focuses on emotional growth and friendship.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include abandonment, anxiety, and identity crisis (see the full list above).
Publisher ages reflect reading level; our rating reflects content maturity — they can differ.
Who'll love this
Teens will connect with Lovelace's journey of self-discovery and finding where she belongs in a galaxy that doesn't accept her kind.