The Oxygen Girl

Starr Bailey was born different—six fingers on each hand. In a future where cloning is routine and true originality is rare, her anomaly makes her both beautiful and dangerous. Starr dreams of a career in science, where her sharp mind and relentless curiosity might finally matter more than her strange hands. But in a society that prizes perfection and sameness, being “different” comes with a cost.

Her world collides with Raymond Sprocket, a bold, restless delivery boy whose ambitions reach far beyond his station. He’s caught up in the illegal transport of contraband goods between Earth and the colony world of Hessa3—a risky trade that promises fast money, faster thrills, and deadly consequences. When Starr falls for him, she’s swept into a dangerous orbit of crime, conspiracy, and interplanetary secrets.

There’s more than smuggling at stake. Space travel has a hidden side effect: madness. Every trip between the stars erodes a traveler’s mind, and Raymond is beginning to crack. As his grip on reality slips, Starr races to find a cure—but the one person who holds the answer wants something in return: Starr herself.

Now she must choose between her passion for science, her loyalty to Raymond, and her own survival. In a future where identity can be cloned, stolen, or sold, Starr has to discover what makes her truly human—and how far she’s willing to go for love, freedom, and the truth.

Perfect for fans of Beth Revis (Across the Universe), Marissa Meyer (Cinder), and Claudia Gray (Defy the Stars), this romantic YA science fiction adventure blends interplanetary danger, forbidden love, and the timeless struggle to be yourself in a world that demands conformity.