Two soldiers, Alana and Marko, are from opposite sides of an interstellar war. They fall in love, decide to abandon their positions, and take off to protect their newborn daughter. These deserters are hunted from both political sides of the war, and the newfound family has to flee from world to world to keep from being caught. A much hated, tyrannical monarchy dictates the strict class structure, encourages rampant racial prejudice while ruthlessly conducting genocide, but this royal caste is subverted by a select few, like Alana and Marko, who choose to live life by their own rules, and by others who hope to incite a rebellion.
The pursuit builds suspense throughout the volumes with royalty and hired assassins coming ever closer to the fleeing group. But the chase is only one small aspect to the series. Vaughan brings out the nuances of each individual character, showcasing their strengths and vulnerabilities. Additionally, Vaughan emphasizes the challenges of a multicultural family with diverse beliefs and traditions as well as the innately human desire to be surrounded by friends and family, chosen or not, no matter how unconventional.
This series cannot be recommended highly enough for adults who enjoy science-fiction, fantasy, or just a phenomenal story with artwork that is literally out of this world.
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