The ship who searched

Tia Cade's life takes an unexpected turn when a debilitating illness leaves her paralyzed. Her only chance for survival and purpose is to become a brainship, a legendary star traveler. Now a disembodied mind, Tia must find her Brawn, a human partner who is her soul mate, to navigate the stars. Together, they might uncover the source of the plague that threatens humanity and discover a cure.