Marie Vibbert rockets readers into a wild, witty, and wonderfully heartfelt space adventure with Andrei and the Hellcats, the high-octane sequel to Galactic Hellcats. Known for her ability to blend humor, action, and emotion with surprising tenderness, Vibbert continues to prove why The Oxford Culture Review called her “the embodiment of what science fiction should be.”
In this interstellar romp, Andrei—a charming, sex-positive robot with a flair for fashion and an earnest heart—finds his orderly life thrown into chaos when his sister is kidnapped by a tyrannical queen. To rescue her, he joins forces with the ragtag Hellcats: a gang of outlaws who specialize in chaos, courage, and camaraderie. Together, they dodge royal forces, crash through space stations, incite rebellion, and challenge systems of power and greed—all with quick wit, fast-paced action, and a sharp eye for injustice. Vibbert’s prose sparkles with energy and heart, and her world-building is both richly imaginative and deeply grounded in themes of equality, autonomy, and chosen family.
What truly elevates Andrei and the Hellcats is Vibbert’s unique voice—an irresistible mix of punk rebellion and working-class authenticity. Her characters are vibrant and flawed, loyal and funny, and their interactions carry the warmth of found family amid the cold expanse of space. Readers will cheer for Andrei’s determination, laugh at the snappy banter, and maybe even tear up at the quiet moments of connection between metal and flesh, rebel and royalty.
With its blend of adventure, social commentary, and heart, Andrei and the Hellcats cements Marie Vibbert’s place among science fiction’s boldest storytellers. This is a book for anyone who believes the future should have more laughter, more love, and a little more leather and eyeliner.
Fast, fierce, and full of feeling—Andrei and the Hellcats isn’t just a space opera. It’s a celebration of individuality, resilience, and what it means to care—no matter what you’re made of.
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