The Loneliest Girl in the Universe - Softcover

James, Lauren

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0062660268 ISBN 13: 9780062660268

Publisher: HarperTeen, 2019

Synopsis

Now in paperback, this surprising and gripping sci-fi thriller with a killer twist that Entertainment Weekly called “compulsively unpredictable” will have readers hanging on until its shocking finale.

The daughter of two astronauts, Romy Silvers is no stranger to life in space. But she never knew how isolating the universe could be until her parents’ tragic deaths left her alone on the Infinity, a spaceship speeding away from Earth.

Romy tries to make the best of her lonely situation, but with only brief messages from her therapist on Earth to keep her company, she can’t help but feel like something is missing. It seems like a dream come true when NASA alerts her that another ship, the Eternity, will be joining the Infinity.

Romy begins exchanging messages with J, the captain of the Eternity, and their friendship breathes new life into her world. But as the Eternity gets closer, Romy learns there’s more to J’s mission than she could have imagined. And suddenly, there are worse things than being alone....

Now nominated as a YALSA Quick Pick!

About this title

About the Author

Lauren James was born in 1992 and has a master’s degree from the University of Nottingham, UK, where she studied chemistry and physics. The Loneliest Girl in the Universe was inspired by a physics calculation she was assigned at university. She lives in the West Midlands, UK, and is an Arts Council grant recipient. You can find her at www.laurenejames.co.uk.

Review

“Gripping psychological thriller with a very relatable heroine.” (The Bookseller)

“The Loneliest Girl in the Universe is shocking and brutal and has the best twist I’ve ever read. The sinister realism of Romy’s situation is as terrifying as it is gripping, and I was rooting for her from beginning to end.” (Alice Oseman, author of Radio Silence)

“Loneliest Girl just blew my mind.” (John Moore, Waterstones Bookseller)

“Black Mirror-esque. A fantastic slow-build drama. Lauren James is a genius.” (SFX Magazine)

“A tense, psychological thriller that will leave you gasping for air.” (The Scotsman)

“A white-knuckle ride through space, science, love, and fandom. I was completely gripped from start to finish. I can’t wait to see what Lauren James dreams up next!” (Sara Barnard, author of Beautiful Broken Things)

“Gripping and utterly addictive. An absolutely stellar read.” (Maggie Harcourt, author of Unconventional)

“Whatever your expectations, The Loneliest Girl in the Universe willy defy them. Exceptionally clever storytelling from a talented, versatile writer.” (Non Pratt, author of Trouble)

“This book moves at full throttle from beginning to end. Lauren James isn’t just headed for the stars--she’s already there.” (Samantha Shannon, author of The Bone Season)

“A page-turning science-fiction thriller with some terrific twists.” (Philip Reeve, author of Mortal Engines)

About this edition

• Publisher: HarperTeen
• Publication date: 2019
• ISBN 10: 0062660268
• ISBN 13: 9780062660268
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 320