Age: 8th grade-high school

Living in the shadows of her father's cowardly choices, Spensa is determined to clear his name and reclaim the skies as a fighter pilot. Spensa is all bravado and daring until questions start to arise: Why did her father abandon a historically significant battle and never come back? Why aren't her superiors examining the battle tactics of their mysterious alien enemies? And why are the stars whispering to her?

A very satisfying sci-fi read with a complex protagonist, action-packed aeronautic fight scenes, and an immensely satisfying ending that leaves you desperate to continue the series.