Shattered Gravity — Book 1 of Poisoned Stars by Jina Bazzar
A high-stakes space opera about loyalty, survival, and the cost of war in an endless conflict.
Published in 2026, Shattered Gravity is the first novel in Jina Bazzar’s Poisoned Stars series, blending military sci‑fi with space opera elements.
Plot Overview
The story follows Dara, a captain in the Vald Military Space Force, who has never disobeyed an order. When she suspects peace talks are a trap, she risks everything to expose the betrayal. Her mission backfires, and she’s forced into an uneasy alliance with Tarin, a Dratos soldier she was raised to hate.
Stranded on a hostile planet, Dara and Tarin face a threat far deadlier than anything in the war — and it belongs to neither side. As enemy lines blur, Dara must choose between loyalty to her people and trusting the one man she was trained to destroy Fantastic Fiction.
Themes & Style
- Endless war: The tagline “no one cares how the war began, only that it refuses to end” frames the narrative around the long-term consequences of conflict
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- Political and military stakes: Expect interstellar politics, military strategy, and moral ambiguity.
- Character-driven survival: The bond between Dara and Tarin drives much of the tension and growth.
- Space opera setting: Expansive worldbuilding, alien cultures, and high-stakes missions.
Target Audience
Fans of:
- Military sci‑fi with strong female leads
- Serialized space opera series
- War-driven stories with political intrigue and moral complexity
Series Context
Shattered Gravity launches Poisoned Stars, a planned series with multiple installments. The first book sets up the universe, factions, and central characters for future books Fantastic Fiction.
Availability
- Format: Kindle eBook (308 pages)
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- Release date: August 30, 2026
- Publisher: Available via Amazon Kindle and other e‑book platforms.
If you enjoy The Expanse, Star Wars: The Bad Batch, or The Expanse meets The Mandalorian in a military sci‑fi setting, Shattered Gravity offers a fresh, character-focused entry into the genre.
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