A Conspiracy of Stars

By Olivia A. Cole

Book Overview

Enter the vivid and cinematic world of Faloiv in the first book of this dazzling YA sci-fi/fantasy series, perfect for fans of Carve the Mark, Red Rising, and These Broken Stars.

Octavia has always dreamed of becoming a whitecoat, one of the prestigious N'Terra scientists who study the natural wonders of Faloiv. So when the once-secretive labs are suddenly opened to students, she leaps at the chance to see what happens behind their closed doors.

However, she quickly discovers that all is not what it seems on Faloiv, and the experiments the whitecoats have been doing run the risk of upsetting the humans' fragile peace with the Faloii, Faloiv's indigenous people.

As secret after disturbing secret comes to light, Octavia finds herself on a collision course with the charismatic and extremist new leader of N'Terra's ruling council. But by uncovering the mysteries behind the history she's been taught, the science she's lived by, and the truth about her family, she threatens to be the catalyst for an all-out war.

A Powerful, Untapped Gift: Octavia believes science holds all the answers, but she's about to discover a connection to Faloiv's wildlife that goes beyond any textbook--an ability that could save her people, or doom them.Deep Family Secrets: The history Octavia has been taught is a lie. By digging into her family's past, she'll unravel a truth that threatens the very foundation of N'Terra.A Fragile Peace: Humans and the indigenous Faloii have coexisted for decades. But as a new extremist leader rises to power, that peace is on the verge of shattering.High-Stakes Dystopian Adventure: With cinematic world-building and thrilling political intrigue, this is a must-read for fans of YA sci-fi where one girl's choices could trigger an interstellar war.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0062644211
• ISBN13: 9780062644213
• Release Date: January 2018
• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Length: 432 Pages
• Weight: 1.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 5.5" x 8.4"
• Age Range: 13 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 8 and higher

Customer Reviews

It gives the same kind of magic and wonder as Avatar.

This is now one of my absolute favorite books!! It’s a tale of a future world on a new planet, that is filled with beautiful creatures and dark secrets. The young adults that are training to be future scientists, begin to learn the hidden, scary side of the world they thought they knew and embark on a completely life changing journey to do what is right to save all life forms on their planet.