As You Wake, Break the Shell

As You Wake, Break the Shell is a hopeful and heartfelt story set on the challenging planet of Fortune, exploring themes of connection, trust, and survival. Told through alternating timelines, it follows pilot Cora and botanist Signy as they navigate personal risks and moral dilemmas in their effort to protect their community and find meaning beyond mere survival. Praised for its poetic storytelling, the novel offers a compelling look at what it means to be human and the bonds that unite us.