Yume Kitasei
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Yume Kitasei has written 3 standalone novels, starting with The Deep Sky in 2023. The most recently released novel was Saltcrop, which was released in 2025. There are no upcoming standalone novels by Yume at this time.
The Deep Sky is an enthralling science fiction thriller about a mission to deep space to save humanity. After a lethal explosion, the survivors are left questioning the loyalty of the crew with Asuka as their prime suspect. The half-Japanese girl raised in America struggled through training but now finds herself determined to find the real culprit before they strike again.
Alex Segura, LA Times Book Prize-winning author of
Secret Identity, called
The Deep Sky "evocative, engaging, and hard to forget." It was also praised by
C.L. Clark, author of
The Unbroken who said, "Kitasei puts us under the microscope not in judgment but with a fair and caring eye; she looks for the best in us."
Kitasei has also written short fiction which has appeared in the New England Review, Catapult, SmokeLong Quarterly, Baltimore Review, and Nashville Review.
Yume Kitasei: Awards & Accolades
Kitasei's book, The Stardust Grail won the RUSA Awards, Science Fiction Award, in 2025.
Yume Kitasei books have also been nominated for multiple awards, The Deep Sky was nominated for the Goodreads Awards, Best Science Fiction, in 2023 as well as the Libby Book Awards - Best Science Fiction in 2024. The Stardust Grail was nominated for the Goodreads Awards, Best Science Fiction, in 2024 as well as the Libby Book Awards - Best Science Fiction in 2025. Saltcrop was nominated for the Goodreads Awards, Best Science Fiction, in 2025.
Yume Kitasei: Lists & Other Mentions
- Saltcrop was a Publishers Weekly: Best Sci-Fi/Fantasy/Horror Books Selection in 2025.
Related Authors
Fans of Yume Kitasei also enjoy these authors:
- Martha Wells, author of the Murderbot Diaries Series.
- Andy Weir, author of: Project Hail Mary.
- Neil Gaiman, author of the American Gods Series.
- V.E. Schwab, author of: The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue.
- R.F. Kuang, author of The Poppy War Series.
Yume Kitasei: F.A.Q
What book awards has Yume Kitasei won?
Kitasei's book, The Stardust Grail won the award RUSA Awards, Science Fiction Award, in 2025.
What was the first book Yume Kitasei wrote?
The first book written by Yume Kitasei was The Deep Sky, published in 2023.
What was the most recent book Yume Kitasei wrote?
Their most recently released work was Saltcrop on September 30th, 2025.
What is the most popular book by Yume Kitasei?
Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Yume Kitasei book is
The Deep Sky. Here are their most popular books:
- The Deep Sky (8.18)
- The Stardust Grail (7.2)
- Saltcrop (7.67)
Are there upcoming new books by Yume Kitasei?
Yume Kitasei does not have any upcoming books with a set publication date within the next few months at this time.
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How many books has Yume Kitasei written?
Yume Kitasei has written 3 books. All of their books are Standalone Novels.