Synopsis: 
 To Jubilee Chase, Avon is nothing more than a miserable swampy and starless planet where she's a captain to the forces sent to crush a rebellion by the planet's colonists. Her military reputation is well-known and her past makes her wholly unsympathetic to rebels. 
 To Flynn Cormac, Avon is home. It's terraforming growth is stunted, but there is beauty in both the land and the people. A pacifist, Flynn is determined to end the standoff between his people and the military peacefully, but there are others in his group who see war as the only option. 
 When Flynn finds himself in a position to abduct Jubilee, he sees the potential to use her as leverage in negotiations with the military. However, keeping his people from executing her in retaliation will lead to choices that will test both of their allegiances. 
 Thoughts: 
 I always have this worry when I love the first book in a series that the second one won't live up to it, but Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner did it again. I shouldn't have doubted them. I cannot gush about my love for this series enough. 
 From the characters they create to the world that they live in, everything is so well explored. I found it hard not to love Jubilee (and Flynn is pretty cool too). Move over Romeo and Juliet, this is how you do forbidden love. I'm also in love with the diversity of this book. A biracial MC? Yes. Mention of gay marriage being a thing in this futuristic world? Also yes. You can also read more about the authors' take on gender in their Starbound universe in this awesome post. 
 If you love science fiction, be sure to check this out. If you love characters who are strong and vulnerable and everything in between, also check this out. If you loved Tarver and Lilac, don't worry. You won't be disappointed. 
 Now to wait with baited breath to see what amazing characters book three will introduce! 
 Rating: 4.5 
 Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC. 
 Publication Date: December 23, 2014