As You Wake, Break the Shell

Shannan says: Chambers’ long-awaited, most recent release comes out this month. This follows Signy, a botanist in an insufficiently resourced planet who uses her skill to help others despite her work putting her in danger. Signy assists Cora, a pilot of a massive living ship via a mind connection. The connection is making Signy sick. This story is a nice blend of the Wayfarer series’ world-building and community and Monk & Robot’s quiet emotional resonance. This is the first in a duology and you should know that going in. I didn’t and when it ended, I was left bereft.