{"product_id":"book-dhc6","title":"The First Sister","description":"\u003cb\u003eCombining the social commentary of \u003ci\u003eThe Handmaid’s Tale \u003c\/i\u003ewith the white-knuckled thrills of \u003ci\u003eRed Rising\u003c\/i\u003e, this epic space opera filled with “lush prose” (\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e) follows a comfort woman as she claims her agency, a soldier questioning his allegiances, and a non-binary hero out to save the solar system.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFirst Sister has no name and no voice. As a priestess of the Sisterhood, she travels the stars alongside the soldiers of Earth and Mars—the same ones who own the rights to her body and soul. When her former captain abandons her, First Sister’s hopes for freedom are dashed when she is forced to stay on her ship with no friends, no power, and a new captain—Saito Ren—whom she knows nothing about. She is commanded to spy on Captain Ren by the Sisterhood, but soon discovers that working for the war effort is much harder when you’re falling in love.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eLito val Lucius climbed his way out of the slums to become an elite soldier of Venus but was defeated in combat by none other than Saito Ren, resulting in the disappearance of his partner, Hiro. When Lito learns that Hiro is both alive and a traitor to the cause, he now has a shot at redemption: track down and kill his former partner. But when he discovers recordings that Hiro secretly made, Lito’s own allegiances are put to the test. Ultimately, he must decide between following orders and following his heart.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWith “a layered, action-filled plot and diverse characters” (\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e), \u003ci\u003eThe First Sister\u003c\/i\u003e explores the power of technology, colonization, race, and gender and\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eis perfect for fans of James S.A. Corey, Chuck Wendig, and Jay Posey.","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster Audio","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49346967077168,"sku":"BDdhc6","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio CD","offer_id":49346967109936,"sku":"10dhc6","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/dhc6-Square-cover.jpg?v=1773691416","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-dhc6","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}