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In this thrilling science fiction novel, 17-year-old Stella Ainsley lives aboard a struggling spaceship, one of the last remnants of humanity orbiting an ice-encased Earth. Desperate for a new life, she accepts a governess position on a more opulent sister ship, only to find herself entangled in a web of secrets, a mysterious crime, and a deadly virus. This book blends elements of classic gothic romance with futuristic suspense, exploring themes of class, survival, identity, and first love. It's ideal for readers who enjoy mysteries set in unique, high-stakes environments.
Seventeen-year-old Stella Ainsley wants just one thing: to go somewhere anywhere else. Her home is a floundering spaceship that offers few prospects, having been orbiting an ice-encased Earth for two hundred years.
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Discussion Prompts
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What challenges would you face living on a spaceship for 200 years?
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How does Stella show bravery throughout the story?
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What role does artificial intelligence play in the lives of the characters?
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How do the different social classes on the ships affect the characters' lives?
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What do you think it means to find 'home' in a place like Stella's?
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