Starstrike, Yoon Ha Lee
Starstrike, Yoon Ha Lee
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Starstrike

Author: Yoon Ha Lee

Narrator: Reese Grey, Janet S. Kim

Unabridged: 10 hr 42 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/12/2025


Synopsis

In this explosive sequel to Moonstorm, teen mecha pilot Hwa Young returns to her rebel roots to fight against the Imperial forces—but, as she grapples with her warring allegiances, who can she really trust? Perfect for fans of Iron Widow and the Skyward series!

Hwa Young and her pilot comrades have betrayed the Empire to save it from its own destruction—but what comes next? It’s been just two months since the lancer squad stopped imperial forces from deploying a devastating singularity bomb and taken shelter with the rebel clanners, who have kept them busy with raids against their ex-leaders. Their mission have helped numb the shock of recent battles… for now.

Meanwhile, Hwa Young’s best friend, technician Geum, has been left behind on the imperial fleet, imprisoned for aiding Hwa Young’s deceit against the Empire. Hwa Young is desperate to retrieve Geum—but Geum is slowly realizing that Hwa Young’s loyalties aren’t as clear cut as zie once believed.

As Hwa Young delves deeper into the rebels’ inner circles, she soon realizes that the clanners are just as cutthroat as the imperials, leaving her to wonder who she can really trust… and at odds with Geum, the one person she thought she could count on.

About The Author

Yoon Ha Lee is a Korean American who was born in Texas, went to high school in South Korea, and received a B.A. in mathematics from Cornell University. Yoon's previous books include the Hugo Award nominated Machineries of Empire series and the New York Times bestseller Dragon Pearl. His hobbies are game design, composing, and destroying readers. He lives in Louisiana with his family and a flopsy catten, and has not yet been eaten by gators.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Grace on July 21, 2025

Advanced reader's copy review This was an action-packed sequel that had me on the edge of seat the entire time. I loved all the fighting and seeing a totally new side of the Moonstorm with the clanners. And of course that lancers were fantastic, I especially loved how Winter and Hwa Young’s connectio......more

Goodreads review by S.J. on August 19, 2025

For starters, whatever you do – don’t pick up this one if you haven’t first read Moonstorm. Not only are you likely to flounder at exactly who is doing what to whom – the story is a continuation directly from the first book and a lot of what happens is a direct consequence of events that played out......more

Goodreads review by Teresa on August 01, 2025

Thank you to NetGalley, Random House Children's, Delacorte Press, and Yoon Ha Lee for the opportunity to read Starstrike in exchange for an honest review. Starstrike is the second installment in the Moonstorm trilogy. **SPOILERS if you have NOT read MOONSTORM!** Starstrike picks up about two months aft......more


Quotes

"Returning fans will enjoy this solid sequel, which continues the high-tech intrigue." —Kirkus Reviews

"The busyness of the plot is well paced, and each portion receives adequate attention; Hwa Young’s identity struggles will resonate with readers who straddle cultures themselves." —Booklist