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Be still my nerdy heart! Between Tungsten and Gold is just what you want from a YA Sci-fi; tech with teeth, witty prose, and a main character who will save the day, whether the day likes it or not.
Sheena Boekweg

Author, Glitch Kingdom (Feiewell & Friends)


NOTHING IN ALYONA’S LIFE works the way it should: not her toaster (stealing parts from it probably didn’t help), not her relationship with her older sister (who’s also stuck playing legal guardian), not her feelings for her best friend, Jaxon (who’s way too cute for his own good), and certainly not the teleportation tech her parents invented before they died.

If Alyona wants to fix any of it, she’ll have to do the one thing she’s worst at: trust people. But when underground resistance groups, controlling government forces, and her own doubts start closing in, it all comes down to one thing— Who can she trust…and what will it cost if she’s wrong?

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Between Tungsten & Gold is the kind of YA sci-fi that defines the genre—smart, high-stakes, yet deeply human. Taryn Skipper has crafted a future that feels chillingly plausible, where teleportation isn’t just cool tech, it’s dangerous, political, and deadly.
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Alyona is a standout heroine: whip-smart, stubborn, and brave to the point of recklessness. Her genius with tech and hacking is written with such detail and authenticity that it’s impossible not to believe every line of code and every improvised device she builds from illegal scraps. What makes her compelling, though, isn’t just her intellect—it’s her unshakable determination to clear her parents’ names and prove their life’s work wasn’t in vain.
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The novel is equal parts thrilling and heartbreaking, with danger lurking at every turn as powerful enemies try to bury the truth. Skipper’s prose is sharp and assured, her characters distinct and fully alive, and her pacing relentless without ever sacrificing depth. By the end, I felt wrung out in the best possible way—satisfied, impressed, and already hoping for more.
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Between Tungsten & Gold isn’t just about teleportation—it’s about trust, truth, and the fierce will of a girl who refuses to be silenced.
Ali Archer

USA Today Bestselling Author, Dragon Protocol

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