The Guardian

In "The Sky Woman: From Ringworlds to Earth," set in the year 2737, a vastly depopulated Earth sees civilization thrive on orbiting ringstations. Young Tem, the brown-skinned son of an anthropologist and a hunter, grapples with identity and dreams of becoming a blacksmith like his uncle. As his family moves to a ringstation, Tem gets drawn into a conflict with the tentacle-enhanced Squid Woman, all while guarding a secret that could alter humanity's fate. This gripping tale lays the groundwork for the anticipated sequel, "The Guardian."