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Starstrike (Moonstorm)

Yoon Ha Lee (2025-08-12)

Subgenre
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG-13
Pages369 (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age13

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Synopsis

In this explosive sequel to Moonstorm, teen mecha pilot Hwa Young returns to her rebel roots to fight against the Imperial forces—but, as she grapples with her warring allegiances, who can she really trust? Perfect for fans of Iron Widow and the Skyward series! Hwa Young and her pilot comrades have betrayed the Empire to save it from its own destruction—but what comes next? It’s been just two months since the lancer squad stopped imperial forces from deploying a devastating singularity bomb and taken shelter with the rebel clanners, who have kept them busy with raids against their ex-leaders. Their mission have helped numb the shock of recent battles… for now. Meanwhile, Hwa Young’s best friend, technician Geum, has been left behind on the imperial fleet, imprisoned for aiding Hwa Young’s deceit against the Empire. Hwa Young is desperate to retrieve Geum—but Geum is slowly realizing that Hwa Young’s loyalties aren’t as clear cut as zie once believed. As Hwa Young delves deeper into the rebels’ inner circles, she soon realizes that the clanners are just as cutthroat as the imperials, leaving her to wonder who she can really trust… and at odds with Geum, the one person she thought she could count on.

Tags

MechaSpace OperaMilitary SFAction-Adventure

Is Starstrike (Moonstorm) appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

Teen mecha pilot navigates complex loyalties between rebel and imperial forces in a war-torn setting. Contains battles, betrayal, and imprisonment but no graphic violence or sexual content.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include captivity, betrayal, and war (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Teens will love the intense mecha battles, complex friendships tested by war, and high-stakes questions about who to trust.