Red Star Rebels

Time is ticking in Amie Kaufman's Red Star Rebels, an enemies-to-lovers adventure in space (surely enough to get anyone hooked, no?). Rich boy Hunter is the grandson of the first man on Mars the genius who gave us the red star , convinced that his family play hard, but fair . Cleo is a hitcher , the kind of illegal stowaway Hunter despises, and the only other person left stranded there when an emergency evacuation happens. They must team up to save the day and the planet from a gang of mercenaries, but neither is expecting to see familiar faces show up. (There is also kissing. Hurray!) -- Claire Hennessy * The Irish Times *
The best new science fiction books of February 2026 round-up: 'This is a young adult book, aimed at teenagers, so it might not be for you. I'm always up for a bit of YA, however, so I'll be giving it a try. There isn't enough teen-focused sci-fi published, in my opinion, particularly in comparison with the firehose of romantasy aimed at kids. * New Scientist *
This science-fiction adventure digs into survival, corporate power and the uneasy bond that forms between two very different people under extreme pressure. With a sharp premise and stunning delivery, Red Star Rebels will grip 14+ year olds. -- Tom Tolkien * The School Reading List *
From the "Queen of Sci-Fi YA" comes this thriller-come-love story set in 2067 on Mars, where human settlements and a UN base have been established. Strangers Hunter and Cleo suddenly find themselves alone on the newly evacuated planet with only eight hours to stop terrorists blowing up the base. * The Sunday Post *