As You Wake, Break the Shell

Set against the backdrop of the resource-scarce planet Fortune, this heartfelt duology debut by Becky Chambers follows Signy, a reclusive botanist, and Cora, a rorqual pilot, as their lives become interconnected through a shared danger. Exploring themes of survival, trust, and found family, the story alternates between their initial meeting and a future of domestic bliss, offering a compelling look at resilience and human connection.