Reviews
“[A] dazzling debut . . . not to be missed.”—Booklist, starred review
“The only thing more fun than a bonkers space battle is a whole book packed with bonkers space battles. Come for the exploding spaceships, stay for the intriguing universe.”—Becky Chambers, author of A Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet
“Pirates, smugglers, soldiers, spies, snarky spaceships, and really big guns . . . and that’s just the first chapter. The action gets bigger, the stakes get higher, and I loved it!”—Claire North, author of The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August
“Robot priest. Yeah, you could read this book for the engrossing worldbuilding or for the fascinating characters, but all I needed was ROBOT PRIEST.”—Mur Lafferty, author of Six Wakes
“A non-stop SF actioner, The Stars Now Unclaimed is a rollercoaster of a read and thoroughly enjoyable debut.”—Jamie Sawyer, author of The Lazarus War
“A total blast to read.”—Rob Boffard, author of Tracer
“What happens when you put a war-weary soldier, an AI preacher and a telekinetic girl on the same ship? You end up saving the galaxy, or a small part of it, anyway. Williams’s debut novel The Stars Now Unclaimed is a massive, galaxy-spanning tale of war, betrayal, friendship, and the kind of commitment people make to a better future even at the cost of their own lives. You don’t want to miss this amazing, kickass book.” —K.B. Wagers, author of Behind the Throne
“Jane Kamali is a kick-ass heroine who gets the job done and never loses her sense of humor . . . The action is non-stop, and filled with brilliant and unexpected laugh-out-loud moments. The Stars Now Unclaimed is a sci-fi thrill ride from start to finish.”—Catherine Cerveny, author of The Rule of Luck
“The Stars Now Unclaimed is a fast, fun, and heartfelt adventure through a truly unique universe. From the first page to the last, it’s impossible to put down.”—K.S. Merbeth, author of Bite
