Captain Rowin Sky—notorious panda pirate and cosmic mischief-maker—has survived dragon-guarded treasure hoards, nebulae that eat starships, and more than one botched interstellar heist. But when the Federation announces the universe is ending—set to reincarnate and erase everything—Rowin is reluctantly drawn into one final mission. His ex-lover, Harvel, the Federation President’s son, has a plan to terraform a central world that could preserve a sliver of Creation. All he needs is Rowin’s ship, his crew, and his help.As they cross dying worlds to harvest resources for Harvel’s pollen-powered metal bees, Rowin is forced to face the heartbreak he’s spent decades outrunning. The crew of the Blackthorn would do anything to see their captain happy—even if it means risking their lives. But as love reignites between pirate and scientist, Rowin must decide how he wants to face the end: as the legend who lost everything, or the man who dared to hope again.
The Bees of the Blackthorn is a whimsical space fantasy about found family, second chances, and what we’re willing to risk for love.
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