Publisher’s Description:
Henry Schmitt wants nothing more than a quiet life and a daily ration of instant noodles. At least until he learns the terrible secret that drove his father away—the Plague that killed his mother and ravaged his country was created by those now in power. He has one chance to help expose the conspiracy: a ragtag band of rebels needs a pilot for their hot air balloon, where they can launch a broadcast revealing the truth. If Henry accepts, he can experience his dream of flight. But he would have to leave his safe, tranquil life behind … and bring the wrath of a corrupt government upon his head.
Genre: Science Fiction
Representation:
Gender:
Cis boys: Henry, Seraphin, Vermen
Cis girls: Maniel
Sexual and Romantic Orientation:
Henry is asexual and heteroromantic.
Seraphin is bisexual and biromantic
Vermen is gay and homoromantic
Maniel is bisexual and biromantic
Race/Ethnicity:
Black: Maniel
Multiracial: Henry
White: Seraphin, Vermen
Trigger Warnings: From the author, “murder, abuse, firearms, suicide, illness, casual homomisia, police brutality, riots, torture.”
Additional Notes: Seraphin has albinism.
Ownvoices: Asexual