Some Desperate Glory

Emily Tesh delivers a ferocious, emotionally charged space opera centred on a young soldier raised inside a dying fascist regime. The novel interrogates indoctrination, revenge, and moral awakening with brutal clarity. Action scenes are intense, but the real power lies in the protagonist’s psychological transformation. Loyalty is tested, myths collapse, and survival demands change. The pacing is relentless, the stakes personal and political. A blistering, unforgettable debut.