A Closed and Common Orbit

Wayfarers #2

Set off on a thrilling and heartfelt journey across the stars with the eclectic crew of the spaceship Wayfarer in this charming space opera sequel to The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet.

Once the artificial intelligence of a ship, Lovelace awakens in an unfamiliar human body after a complete system reset, her past wiped clean. Now adrift in both identity and purpose, she must learn how to exist in a vast and complicated universe. Along the way, she meets Pepper, an energetic and compassionate engineer who is determined to guide her through this strange new life.

As Lovelace begins to understand herself and the world around her, she and Pepper form a bond that proves even the endless expanse of space can feel small when shared with someone who truly cares.

In the first installment, readers met Rosemary Harper, a young woman searching for belonging while hiding secrets of her own. Joining the Wayfarer’s diverse and unconventional crew, she discovered not only adventure among the stars, but also connection, acceptance, and a place to call home.

Winner of the Hugo Award for Best Series.