Kathy Tyers is a New York Times best-selling writer with an impressive career. Her previous works include two novels in the Star Wars franchise. So, it's no surprise that her mastery of the storytelling craft shines through in this incredibly well-rounded science fiction epic. Her world-building is superb, and her conceptual material is ingenious. This novel sits comfortably between hard and soft sci-fi. The theme of faith was subtly woven throughout the work in a tasteful way. Whether the reader is Christian or otherwise, sci-fi lovers can enjoy this book. Firebird gets my full endorsement for adult science fiction fans.

Lady Firebird was born to the royal family of Netaia. Because of her birthplace in the family, however, her life is expendable. Honorable suicide is the highest calling she could hope to attain. When she is chosen to lead an attack on the neighboring planet of Veroh her death is expected. Instead she is taken prisoner during the battle and is held by the enemy.

With her own people seeking her sacrifice, Firebird must choose between two worlds before she can carve out her new destiny. This is the story of Lady Firebird's personal battle and its eternal consequences, not only for herself but for everyone around her, and especially the man who loves her.