Alexis Carew

In a universe where solar sails catch starlight and honor is as binding as the Articles of War, the Alexis Carew series reimagines the age of sail in the vast theater of space. Set in a future that feels uncannily like the past, this gripping space opera unfolds across wooden-decked ships that drift through the void, governed by the iron discipline and maritime customs of Nelson’s navy—only this time, the sea is the stars.

At the heart of the series is Alexis, a sixteen-year-old girl from a backwater colony who dares to defy her station, her gender, and the suffocating rules of her world. Her journey—from reluctant midshipman to battle-hardened officer—unfolds with a raw, personal intensity. As the stakes climb from duels and court martials to ship-to-ship combat and planetary intrigue, the series doesn’t just explore space warfare; it delves into loyalty, power, and the cost of defiance.

What sets this series apart is its richly textured world-building. The traditions of wooden warships—complete with bosuns, rigging, and broadsides—are transposed into the cold silence of space with uncanny precision. The result is a universe that feels startlingly real, where every command shouted on deck echoes with history, and every battle feels earned. The political tension simmers just below the surface, and characters are drawn with the nuance of a seasoned hand—flawed, principled, and deeply human.

Alexis Carew consists of seven books and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.