Children of the Fleet by Orson Scott Card

In the aftermath of Ender Wiggin’s legendary victory, humanity faces a new challenge: to prepare the next generation for the stars. Dabeet Ochoa, a brilliant but lonely student, dreams of joining Fleet School — the elite training ground once known as Battle School. But once inside, he discovers that space warfare is no longer humanity’s only concern. Secrets, manipulation, and a hidden struggle for power await him in the shadows of Ender’s legacy. Children of the Fleet returns readers to the beloved universe of Ender’s Game with the moral complexity, intelligence, and emotional depth that define Orson Scott Card’s finest work.