Weld your way through space-one spark, one secret, one mission at a time. She wanted a ship. What she got was a telepathic cat, a dangerous lover, and a galaxy full of secrets. Lissa has always dreamed of the stars-not for fame or fortune, but for freedom. As a welder drifting from one job to the next, she's learned to survive with quick thinking, gut instincts, and pure grit. Then she crosses paths with Dime, a telepathic cat who chooses her as his human-whether she likes it or not. Now Lissa's tangled in a mess of deadly politics, alien smugglers, and the ruthless grip of the Silken Guild. Her only constants: a cat who can hear her thoughts, a crew she's not sure she can trust, and a string of dangerous jobs that might be her last. As the snare tightens around her, Lissa must decide: will she keep chasing freedom-or fight to build something lasting before the galaxy swallows her whole?Gritty. Bold. Unforgettable. Lovers. Enemies. Impossible choices. Perfect for fans of The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet and Winter's Orbit Caught in a Snare is a fast-paced space opera filled with: Found family Queer longing Alien-human hybrids Shifting loyalties A fiercely independent heroine A telepathic cat you'll never forget