Volatile Memory (Volatile Memory Duology #1) (USED)

Step into a bold new voice in science fiction with Volatile Memory by Seth Haddon—a gripping, sapphic sci-fi novella that blends the emotional depth of This Is How You Lose the Time War with the futuristic intrigue of Ex Machina. Hailed as “a gorgeously tender exploration of human connection in a post-human universe” by The Washington Post, this electrifying debut is a must-read for fans of queer science fiction, AI narratives, and space thrillers.

A Most Anticipated Book by Goodreads, Literary Hub, and Book Riot, Volatile Memory delivers a fast-paced story of survival, identity, and revenge set against the vastness of space. Wylla, a hardened scavenger with nothing left but a failing ship and her instincts, is chasing one last big score—a mysterious piece of advanced tech hidden on a remote planet.

But the prize is far more dangerous than she imagined.

Inside the technology lies HAWK—an AI consciousness that should not exist. A discarded identity, a mind reborn in circuitry, and a presence that sees Wylla more clearly than anyone ever has. As their connection deepens, Wylla and HAWK form an unlikely alliance fueled by trust, curiosity, and a shared need for answers.

Together, they set out on a high-stakes journey across space to confront the man responsible for HAWK’s creation—and destruction: her ex-husband. What follows is a pulse-pounding exploration of autonomy, memory, and what it truly means to be alive.

Perfect for readers seeking inclusive sci-fi, AI-driven storytelling, and character-rich space adventures, Volatile Memory is a stunning debut that challenges the boundaries between human and machine, love and survival.