Phi²: Golden Ratio (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798254874171)

In a galaxy rebuilding after a brutal interspecies war, harmony is fragile. Humans, aliens, and artificial life forms coexist under strict laws that preserve peace-but at a cost. Artificial beings are forbidden to teach martial arts, deemed incapable of understanding the soul behind the art. In the orbiting martial arts academy, ancient Eastern philosophy thrives among futuristic technology, shaping warriors who fight with discipline, not chaos.
Lynne, a gifted human student, dreams of mastering the way of balance. Bane, a cyborg created for servitude, seeks meaning beyond his programming. When their paths cross, an unexpected bond forms-one that defies every law and taboo. Their love is irrational, like two parts of an impossible equation, yet it holds the power to challenge centuries of prejudice. As mistrust deepens between species and the academy faces threats from within, Lynne and Bane must decide: obey the rules that keep them apart, or risk everything for a future where love is not forbidden.