SHE'S NOT HERE FOR THE PRIZE. SHE'S HERE FOR REVENGE. It is the year 2562, and centuries have passed since mankind left the Milky Way in search of a better life. For most, the dream of a grander existence has become a reality. But for the descendants of exiled criminals, sentenced to live on the harsh red planet of Reva, their only dream is reaching twenty years of age and passing their Oranos Trials, which grants them unrestricted citizenship in the United Planetary Systems—and freedom from Reva. For Gemma’s sister, three years ago, her dream was no different. But just one day after passing her Trials, she was murdered. Desperate for vengeance, Gemma joined a rebel organization with the power to help her execute punishment. And now, twenty-years-old herself, it’s Gemma’s turn to enter the Oranos Trials, where she will finally exact retribution on the man who murdered her sister: the Game Master himself, Rami. But her mission quickly unravels when she discovers a far darker conspiracy is at play. As hidden enemies reveal themselves, some closer than she could have imagined, Gemma must forge unexpected alliances to confront the even greater threat. Her very life—and Reva’s future—may depend on it. TO AVENGE A FALLEN STAR is a sci-fi dystopian romance perfect for readers who crave intense action, deep emotion, and twists that leave you breathless. This book is recommended for readers aged 18+. "5 glowing stars. For the girl with nothing left to lose. For the found family she never expected. For a sci-fi world that doesn’t just ask you to survive—it demands that you choose who you’ll become while doing it.." - Goodreads Review "If you love a good dystopian sci-fi with high stakes trials and the promise of revolution add this one to your TBR." - Amber Toro, author of Umbra "If you like watching a group of strangers bond into friends that would die for each other, if you like crazy plot twists and turns, if you like amazing, intricate worldbuilding that never feels overwhelming, and if you like a sizzling romance subplot, you're going to want to read this book!" - Jessa Grey, author of The Haven, the Hallow, and the Highborn "Perfect for fans of the 3% and squid games but with a strong romantic sub plot and spice." - Amber Toro, author of Umbra "This book is Fourth Wing meets Divergent meets Red Rising and I am so here for it." - C.M. Leyva, author of The Legacies of Traitors "An often bold SF novel about radicalization, resilience, and friendship." - Kirkus Reviews Qilanna grew up near Akron, OH, where she learned to read by the age of four and wrote her first piece of fiction in just the fourth grade. Since then, she's always had her face in a book and has grown to especially love stories that lean into the dark, where light always shines brightest. Now, she lives in SW Florida with her fur baby and spends her free time reading others' books or playing one of her favorite instruments. Her obsessions include Star Wars, Doctor Who, ACOTAR, and Harry Potter, though any story with great characters, high stakes, and a little romance will excite her every time.