Tarnished Are the Stars

In this queer #OwnVoices science-fantasy novel, Anna Thatcher leads a double life as the Technician, secretly crafting illegal clockwork hearts to aid those suffering under the Commissioner's oppressive regime. Meanwhile, Nathaniel Fremont, the Commissioner's son, grapples with his loyalty to his father while chasing the enigmatic Technician, only to face new challenges when the assassin Eliza enters the fray with her own agenda. As their paths intertwine, these unlikely allies must confront a deadly epidemic and unravel a dangerous secret that could threaten their lives and the future of their world.