The Stars Too Fondly

A soaring near-future adventure about dark matter and alternate dimensions, leaving home and finding family, and the galaxy-saving power of letting yourself love and be loved.

So, here's the thing: Cleo and her friends really, truly didn't mean to steal this spaceship.

They just wanted to know why, twenty years ago, the entire Providence crew vanished without a trace. But then the stupid dark matter engine started all on its own, and now these four twenty-somethings are en route to Proxima Centauri, unable to turn around, and being harangued by a snarky hologram that has the face and attitude of the ship's missing captain, Billie.

Cleo has dreamt of being an astronaut all her life, and Earth is kind of a lost cause at this point, so this should be one of those blessings in disguise people talk about. But as the ship gets deeper into space, the laws of physics start twisting, old mysteries start crawling back to life, and Cleo's initially combative relationship with Billie turns into something more than either of them is prepared for.

About the Author

Emily Hamilton is a science fiction author and award-winning staff writer at the alt-weekly newspaper Seven Days. She lives in Burlington, Vermont.

Reviews

"Funny and charming, The Stars Too Fondly perfectly balances Starfleet 'can do' attitude, punk swagger, and cozy rom-com vibes. Emily Hamilton's debut is a wildly original tale that feels cozy and epic at the same time. My Trekkie heart adored it" ―Mike Chen, New York Times bestselling author of A Quantum Love Story

"The vacuum of space is anything but dark when your found family is with you. This cozy space opera is delightful and full of heart" ―Al Hess, author of World Running Down

"Heartpounding, heartwarming, and flat-out fantastic, this book is as brilliant and beautiful as the stars! I laughed, I cried, I cheered—I absolutely loved it! A new favourite" ―Sarah Beth Durst, award-winning author of The Bone Maker

"A perfect hope-punk science fantasy that reminds me of Doctor Who in all the best ways. The Stars Too Fondly is magnificent in its spaceship stealing adventure and twisty plot. Where Emily Hamilton excels is the bonds between friends and loved ones that stretch between light-years and dimensions with the comfort of a weighted blanket. It is an achingly beautiful and hilariously funny debut." ―K.B. Wagers, author of A Pale Light in the Black

Dimensions:  15.3 x 2.8 x 23.3 cm