Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moon Beam | 2017 | Jody Lynn Nye | Buy |
| 2 | Moon Tracks | 2019 | Jody Lynn Nye | Buy |
The Bright Sparks series is a YA science fiction duology written by Jody Lynn Nye and Travis S. Taylor, published by Baen Books. Set on the Moon, the books follow a group of teenagers who live and study at a lunar colony. The first book, Moon Beam (2017), introduces the young cast as they deal with the everyday challenges of growing up in low gravity while also getting caught up in larger problems that test their resourcefulness.
Moon Tracks (2019) continues the story as the teens face new dangers on the lunar surface. Taylor brings real scientific knowledge to the collaboration, and Nye adds her skill for character-driven storytelling. The result is a pair of books that mix hard science fiction with a coming-of-age story. Readers who enjoy space-based YA fiction with a focus on real science will find a lot to like here.