Acknowledgements

 

 

We’d like to thank everyone who has supported us by reading our drafts and giving us feedback, helping us understand the science we explore in the world of the Okarian Sector, contributing amazing original artwork (we're looking at you Kevin Weitzel and Elle Opitz), or just giving us an encouraging word. With three co-authors, we each have particular people we'd like to thank.

From Amira—To the brilliant friends, talented authors, and wonderful people who answered science questions, critiqued the manuscript, and supported me along the way: Alexander Augustyn, Charles Ayling, Jonathan Paul, Daryl Rothman, Nillu Nasser Stelter, and Jessica West.

From Elena—I want to thank my dearest friends who agreed to beta-read: Anjuli, Becky, Maggie, and Natali, y'all rock big time. A great big shout-out to my co-authors (and family) who encouraged me to continue working on The Reaping despite the craziness of ending college and entering the “real world.” Many thanks to dad, I love you so much. Sun, moon, and stars: thank you for reminding me that the universe is vast and beautiful and endlessly inspiring.

From Kristy—Thanks to my mother who believes I can do anything, to my sisters who believe in making every day better than the one before, to my husband who puts up with me, and to my daughters for believing in and exploring my dream, for bringing Remy and Vale (and the rest of the gang) to life, and for going along with me on the most gratifying adventure in my life.