Book Review: Yume Kitasei explores space in a heist-driven action adventure novel

Maya believes she can find the Stardust Grail, an object that could be the secret to allowing her best friend Auncle to reproduce and preserve the Frenro species. Maya had sworn her days of stealing and repatriating artifacts were over, but this mission is special. “The Stardust Grail” is Yume Kitasei’s second novel, another thrilling space adventure featuring strong women and diverse characters. Donna Edwards of The Associated Press says the seemingly predictable plot shifts and gets really interesting around the halfway mark, pivoting from action and space heist to adventure and exploration. “The Stardust Grail” is from Flatiron.