Today on the site I’m delighted to reveal the cover of The Elysium Heist by Y.M. Resnik, a Sapphic Jewish Sci-Fi heist novel releasing from Solaris Nova on July 31, 2025! Here’s the story:
Psalome Shipmen is a Dazzler, a hostess working on the gaming floors of The Elysium, the galaxy’s most decadent space casino. But she is also a prisoner to the debt she inherited from her deadbeat father, with years of service ahead of her until she can earn her way out.
Kiyokimora GoldWeaver is a disgraced heiress looking to rescue her family business with an audacious scheme to rob the casino. To pull it off, she needs Psalome on board. When they team up, it looks like a simple job – until Psalome meets Ilaria, the jewel in Kiyo’s master plan, and sparks begin to fly.
With a recovering alcoholic card counter and Psalome’s little sister – who happens to be dating The Elysium’s artificial intelligence – as part of the crew, they might still beat the odds… or learn that the house always wins.
“Sapphic Ocean’s Eleven in space, full of love, revenge, and glittering lights! These bright, complex characters will have you on the edge of your seat, with a plan that can only go wrong and sky-high stakes.” — Eli Snow, author of The Divine Gardener’s Handbook.
And here’s the stunning cover by Amazing15!
Y. M. Resnik (she/her) is a writer living in the tri-state area. While she loves creating new worlds and re-imagining Jewish folklore, her main goal is simply to brighten your day with a story. Her work has appeared in Cast of Wonders, Worlds of Possibility, Diabolical Plots, and khōréō, among other places. When not writing, she can be found collecting tiaras and trying not to kill her houseplants. You can keep up with her work at ymresnik.com.
