Last of Her Name

This young adult science fiction novel plunges readers into a galaxy embroiled in political turmoil. Stacia, a seemingly ordinary girl, learns she is Princess Anya Leonova, the last surviving member of a royal family overthrown by the Union government. After her village is attacked and a friend captured, Stacia embarks on a perilous journey across the stars. The story explores themes of identity, loyalty, and justice as Stacia grapples with her newfound heritage and a desperate mission to rescue her friend, all while being hunted by the powerful Union. It is suitable for ages 12-18, offering a fast-paced adventure with a strong female protagonist.

Sixteen years ago, rebellion swept the galaxy known as the Belt of Jewels. Every member of the Leonov royal family was murdered--down to their youngest child, Princess Anya--making way for the Union government to seize power. But Stacia doesn't think much about politics. She spends her days half-wild, rambling her father's vineyard with her friends, Clio and Pol. That all changes when a Union ship appears burning through the sky, bearing the leader of the Union, the Direktor Eminent himself, who declares that Stacia's sleepy village is a den of empire loyalists. Even more shocking, the Direktor claims that Princess Anya Leonova is alive--and Stacia is the lost princess. As their home explodes into chaos, Pol smuggles Stacia to a hidden escape ship, leaving Clio in the hands of the Union. With everything she knows threading away into the stars, Stacia sets her heart on a single mission: She will find and rescue Clio, even with the whole galaxy on her trail.