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MOSS'D IN SPACE
by Rebecca Thorne

MOSS

Bramble/Tor US will publish in July 2026.

* Bramble is doing a gorgeous paperback edition with French flaps and full color illustrations inside the front and back cover!

* The author’s cozy fantasy, Can’t Spell Treason without Tea was a USA Today, Sunday Times, Indie Bound, and Washington Post bestseller. It was also ranked as an Editor’s Pick for Best Science Fiction and Fantasy on Amazon!

* Rebecca Thorne has 1.9 million likes and 52k followers on TikTok!

* She also has 33k followers on Instagram.

* Listen to our short podcast about MOSS’D IN SPACE here: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/tfagerness/episodes/Taryn-talks-about-MOSSD-IN-SPACE-by-Rebecca-Thorne-e385bvc

* Foreign sales: Tor UK is co-pubbing!

Series tagline: MOSS’D IN SPACE combines the humor of Murderbot, the lovable alien cast of Mass Effect, and the sentient plants of The Spellshop in an out-of-this-world adventure!

About MOSS’D IN SPACE (July 2026): The journey is more important than the destination... which is great, because they’re definitely lost.

Torian Razner finally bought a starship, and contrary to Amelia’s assessment, it was not “a meteoric sign of stupidity.” Sure, the alien starship may have been abandoned for a century, and it may be covered in moss now… but it’s Torian’s ticket to freedom, regardless of what her ex… er, captain… said.

Except Torian’s first flight reveals a surprise passenger: the moss is actually an organic computer with a snarky attitude and serious abandonment issues. The target of its loathing? The immortal alien who built it (and then parked the starship, with Moss inside, and forgot about it). The same alien who just found Torian and accused her of “stealing” the ship.

It’s entirely possible that Amelia was right.

About the author: Rebecca Thorne is a USA Today, Indie, and Sunday Times bestselling author, specializing in fantasy, sci-fi, and romantic. She is a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community, hails from sunny Arizona, and uses her ADHD as a superpower to write multiple books a year. When she’s not writing (or avoiding writing), Rebecca can be found traveling the country as a flight attendant, hiking with her dogs and lovely fiancée, or basking in the sun like a lizard. https://rebeccathorne.net/

Things to know: Female characters Torian and Amelia have a very slow burn romance that will heat up a bit in next books, but these are not sexy books. There are other queer characters (who are also aliens!).

Previous foreign sales:

Can’t Spell Treason Without Tea: Brazil (Astral), British, at auction, four books (Tor UK), Germany (Piper), Spain (Urano), Ukraine (Laboratory)

Praise for the author’s previous work:

CAN’T SPELL TREASON WITHOUT TEA:

* An Amazon Best Book of May, Science Fiction and Fantasy!

* A May 2024 LibraryReads Pick!

* Storygram Tours (108k IG followers) organized a week-long Instagram book tour!

* Shelf Awareness Best Romance Book of the Week!

* Nerdy Nurse Reads, Convincing You To Read Can’t Spell Treason Without Tea

* Publishers Weekly, 8 New Cozy Science Fiction and Fantasy Novels

* BookPage, 3 Spellbinding Cozy Fantasies

* LGBTQ Reads, Most Anticipated LGBTQ+ Romances of 2024

* The Portalist, 10 Cozy LGBTQ+ SFF Reads to Curl Up With

* Popsugar, These 16 Cozy Fantasy Books Have a Warm and Fuzzy Touch of Magic

* BookRiot, May the Books Be With You: 10 New SFF Books Out May 2024

* Transfer Orbit, May 2024 Book List: 19 New SFF Books to Check Out This Month

Reviews:

“[A] fun and fluffy fantasy romance…Kianthe and Reyna’s relationship, along with Thorne’s frank and sensitive depictions of anxiety, lends a grounding depth and richness. Readers of Travis Baldree and TJ Klune will feel right at home with this cozy sapphic romantasy.” – Publishers Weekly

“Thorne’s novel encompasses all the wonders of fantasy—pet griffons, vengeful dragons, and a bloodthirsty monarch—while capturing the heartwarming moments of a blossoming romance. Side characters, including a nonbinary diarn crushing on a young lord, add to the whimsy as Thorne deftly weaves a closed-door, cozy romantasy.” – Kirkus

“Thorne finds a perfect balance between the workings of a suspenseful fantasy novel and delightfully commonplace descriptions of a cozy, quiet life….Can’t Spell Treason Without Tea is sure to appeal to fans of Baldree’s work, as well as any fantasy lover keen to imagine the inner lives of adventurers, whether they be actively adventuring or sitting at home with a book and a nice, hot cup of tea.” – Shelf Awareness

“Opening her cozy, sapphic romantasy series with a charmer, Thorne (This Gilded Abyss) builds an enchanting world in which love, community, good cheer, and high emotional intelligence win the day.” – Library Journal

“Can’t Spell Treason Without Tea is an ambling romantic adventure….Fans of emotionally-driven tabletop games like Wanderhome and cozy fantasies like Legends & Lattes will find this a soothing addition to their shelves.” – BookPage

“A fun tale…very entertaining. Another sapphic shopkeeping success!” – Dragonmount

“Can’t Spell Treason Without Tea is super cute! It’s pretty low stakes, but the conflict that is present is well written. The main characters are charming, and the antagonist is sinister in an entertaining way….Under the fluff, it’s full of earnestness and heart, and I’m looking forward to reading the next installment!” – Righter of Words

“There’s tea, yes, there’s romance from the very beginning, but there are dragons, raiders, a mad queen and a deep secret in the town that must be unraveled. And it works! There’s more action, but it’s metered out. The main characters are powerful, but not superheroes ready to fight at a moment’s notice. They’re people I’d like to know, really, and a place I could imagine visiting.” – NW Book Lovers

“If you’re craving a heartwarming fantasy with a touch of high stakes, dive into this enchanting tale featuring a mage and a former Queen’s guard who not only find love but also embark on the journey of creating a bookstore/tea shop. This delightful read combines whimsy with a compelling plot and tension.” – Emwigsters Bookshelf

“Rebecca Thorne’s foray into the genre has a loveable couple, warm vibes and plenty of puns….I loved the relationships between Reyna, Kianthe and the secondary characters they meet in Tawney. Along with the bookstore itself, they are what makes this a truly cozy novel. I can’t resist a town full of welcoming, loveable weirdos.” – Geek Girl Authority

“This was irresistible! The cozy fantasy vibes, the sweet endearing sapphic romance, and just the overwhelming kindness that just radiated through this book. I absolutely loved this.” – Book Oracle

“This adorable story is a comfortable ride in a world of magic, dragons, welcoming neighbours, and power-hungry people in the company of a diverse cast of mostly heartwarming characters….In short, Can’t Spell Treason Without Tea is an anxiety-free pill of a book.” – The Nerd Daily

“The characters are fantastic, all of them. Reyna and Kianthe the main leads were a fantastic pair, and the supporting cast is just as good. There are a lot of found family vibes that I really enjoy, and the way that the book explores making new friends and building is community is great.” – Cannonball Read

“If you’re in the mood for a cozy fantasy – with a bit of high stakes involved – look no further than this charming tale about a mage and former Queen’s guard who fall in love and build a combination bookstore/teashop. This was a delightful read full of whimsy but also plot and tension.” – Before We Go Blog

“Can’t Spell Treason Without Tea is a lovely cozy fantasy….If you like character driven stories with amusing humor and solid plotting, I highly recommend this book.” – Tome Reader Reviews

“Rebecca Thorne’s cozy fantasy novels are fun and heartfelt. They have queer representation all around, great communication between romantic partners, and lots of jokes to lighten the mood.” – Larissa Lee