Loki’s Ring is the fast-paced and action-packed story of Gita, a captain who must make immense sacrifices to travel through space to her daughter Ri. Ri is an AI who Gita raised as a daughter. Loki’s Ring is a strange and isolated world created by an unknown alien species. Unfortunately, Ri has been trapped there after a mysterious contagion took over the crew. Ri’s only hope is her mother and crew. As Gita battles to her daughter's side, she must lead her crew through terrible danger, reconnect with old friends and enemies, and avoid infection from the deadly virus. 

Loki’s Ring is a book that was incredibly difficult to put down!! Gita is relatable as a mother who will do anything to protect her daughters and crew. Stina Leicht has thought out many of the complexities of space travel, what extended time in space would do to the human body, and how science might adapt. The dialogue is realistic and funny; I can’t wait to listen to the audiobook! 

As captain, Gita must make heartbreaking decisions and is unique in that she values AI as much as human life. I loved how fearlessly inclusive the world was and how characters were described using very affirming language. I enjoyed that there was a special focus on pronouns and their importance. Readers who seek older women as protagonists, mothers who will do anything for their children, and inclusive worldbuilding will love Loki’s Ring! I really look forward to seeing what Stina Leicht writes next!

Thank you so much to Stina Leicht, Gallery Books, and Netgalley for a free ARC in exchange for an honest review.