The Mars House

In "The Mars House" by Natasha Pulley, narrated by Daniel de Bourg, a once-prominent ballet dancer named January finds himself navigating the challenges of life as a refugee on Mars, where his Earthstronger status forces him into a precarious existence. When he is thrust into a controversial alliance with a xenophobic politician, Aubrey Gale, a marriage of convenience is proposed to safeguard their futures amidst a backdrop of political turmoil. As their relationship evolves, January uncovers Gale's deeper complexities and faces external threats that could jeopardize the fragile tranquility of their world. This engrossing queer sci-fi narrative explores themes of privilege, strength, and class division.