A "head-spinning [...] elaborately plotted" sequel

– Publishers Weekly

"Nadia Afifi triumphs as an interstellar ringmaster–juggling a captivating, breakneck adventure, tenacious characters, and terrifyingly cool worldbuilding with profound themes of corruptive power, oppressive class systems, environmental crises, and the undeniable gravity of understanding our darkest historical moments, so that we may never repeat them."

– Rachel Fikes, author of Keeper of Sorrows on A Rebel's History of Mars

"This thrilling cosmic history will have readers racing to turn the pages."

– Publishers Weekly on A Rebel's History of Mars

Praise for Nadia Afifi's previous book, The Sentient:

"Afifi’s staggering and un-put-downable debut offers a fresh and feminist-forward take on cloning [...] This riveting debut is a must-have for any sci-fi fan." — Publishers Weekly starred review

"Afifi’s first novel is a science fiction noir [...] The worldbuilding is a particular strength, as every locale feels well-realized and lived-in. This is an excellent book for fans of Mira Grant and Michael Crichton, or readers who love a thrilling narrative and welcome moral and philosophical questions in their science fiction." — Booklist

"Nadia Afifi is a brand-new voice, and one you should become familiar with [...] Exciting, mesmerizing, and full of cutting-edge science, 'The Sentient' is an excellent beginning to what’s sure to be a successful career." — Analog SF

“Honestly, this book was big on character, big on plot, and a well written science fiction piece, all good things I love as a bookworm and a scientist!” — The Nerd Daily

"A piece of ethical excellency, a cry of freedom, and a thought-provoking debut is what Nadia Afifi has delivered for those who love to plunge into the gray morality of stories, as well as the riveting explorations of science fiction and the theory of the multiverse." — Bookwyrm's Guide to the Galaxy