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| Author | Yoon Ha Lee |
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| Language | English |
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Publisher | Delacorte Press |
| Publication date | 4 June 2024 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Pages | 352 |
| Awards | Locus Award for Best Young Adult Book |
| ISBN | 9780593488348 |
| Followed by | Starstrike |
Moonstorm is a 2024 young adult science fiction novel by Yoon Ha Lee. It won the 2025 Locus Award for Best Young Adult Book and was a finalist for several other accolades.
Its sequel, Starstrike, was published in 2025.
Plot summary
Reception and awards
Reactor writes that the novel "starts with a bang and never takes its foot off the gas, tearing through schemes, trauma, chaos, and battles."[1]
Locus calls the book "a delightfully fast-paced adventure novel. The main characters are believable, their relationships have room to develop, and the mechas are intriguing."[2]
Kirkus notes the novel's "[a]ction-packed space battles and strong worldbuilding."[3]
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Andre Norton Award | — | Nominated | [4] |
| 2025 | Ignyte Award | Young Adult Novel | Finalist | [5] |
| Locus Award | Young Adult Novel | Won | [6] | |
| Lodestar Award | — | Finalist | [7] |
References
- Hamilton, Jenny (2024-07-03). "Moonstorm by Yoon Ha Lee Never Takes Its Foot off the Gas". Reactor. Retrieved 2026-03-01.
- "Alexandra Pierce Reviews Moonstorm by Yoon Ha Lee". Locus Online. 2024-05-22. Retrieved 2026-03-01.
- MOONSTORM | Kirkus Reviews.
- "2024 Nebula Awards Winners". Locus. 7 Jun 2025. Retrieved 8 Jun 2025.
- "2025 Ignyte Award Winners". Locus. 13 Oct 2025. Retrieved 5 Jan 2026.
- "2025 Locus Awards Winners". Locus. 21 Jun 2025. Retrieved 13 Jul 2025.
- "2025 Hugo, Lodestar, and Astounding Awards Winners". Locus. 16 Aug 2025. Retrieved 17 Aug 2025.