North, Ari

Sunati and Austen's relationship is growing stronger by the day. Austen is working hard to overcome the limitations of Egan's Syndrome, a very rare condition that rejects body modifications, which is making school difficult. But while Austen is forced to confront her plans for the future, Sunati receives a once-in-a-lifetime job opportunity; on Saturn's moon, Enceladus! Will Austen find her way? And will Sunati leave Austen when she needs her most to follow her own dreams of space exploration?.

"In the near-future, people use technology to give the illusion of all kinds of body modifications--but some people have 'Egan's Syndrome,' a highly sensitive immune system that rejects these 'mods' and are unable to use them. Those who are affected maintain a 'natural' appearance, reliant on cosmetics and hair dye at most to help them play with their looks. Sunati is attracted to Austen the first time she sees her and is drawn to what she assumes is Austen's bravery and confidence to live life unmodded. When Sunati learns the truth, she's still attracted to Austen and asks her on a date. Gradually, their relationship unfolds as they deal with friends, family, and the emotional conflicts that come with every romance"--OCLC.