A Closed and Common Orbit
Readers rate it 4.3 (927 on Hardcover)
384 pages · Released Jan 25, 2017 · Tantor Audio
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A Closed and Common Orbit is a thoughtful science fiction novel centered on friendship, identity, and belonging rather than action or conflict. While it contains some mature themes including references to past trauma, occasional mild profanity, and a same-sex romantic relationship, the tone is largely hopeful and character-driven. The book rewards empathy, patience, and emotional honesty, making it suitable for mature teens who enjoy introspective, relationship-focused science fiction.
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Once, Lovelace had eyes and ears everywhere. She was a ship's artificial intelligence system - possessing a personality and very human emotions. But when her ship was badly damaged, Lovelace was forced to reboot and reset. Now housed in an illegal synthetic body, she's never felt so isolated. But Lovelace is not alone... Once, Lovelace had eyes and ears everywhere. She was a ship's artificial intelligence system - possessing a personality and very human emotions. But when her ship was badly damaged, Lovelace was forced to reboot and reset. Now housed in an illegal synthetic body, she's never felt so isolated. But Lovelace is not alone. Pepper, an engineer who risked her life to reinstall Lovelace's program, has remained by her side and is determined to help her.
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- Fiction in English
- Science Fiction
- Fiction, science fiction, general
- Strong Character Development
- Loveable Characters
- Diverse Characters
- Character driven
- A mix driven
- Plot driven
- Not Diverse Characters
- Emotional
- LGBTQ+
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ISBN 9781515916420 · Tantor Audio