In a dystopian world ruled by alien conquerors, four teenage orphans must survive a brutal tournament to earn a place on the alien spaceship known as the Tower. But as they begin their training, they uncover shocking secrets-about themselves and the aliens.
Ivo discovers he may be the long-lost prince of an alien world, his memories hidden away for his own protection. Silas, a human clone, becomes entangled with a captive girl with glass feet, while Elias battles a life-threatening heart condition. And Penelope has secrets of her own.
With rebellion stirring on Earth, the friends soon realize their actions could have consequences far beyond their own survival. And they must use all their skills, talents, and wit to unearth the alien mysteries while holding their own close.
For fans of Red Rising, The Hunger Games, and Divergent, Starbound Orphans serves a poignant and heart-pounding blend of science fiction and found-family adventure.