Kel is a quiet and lonely woman living on a remote planet, full of peaceful communities and respect for nature. She's been there for five years, sharing nothing of her past life with her distant neighbors, when a war machine from an abandoned outpost on the planet activates and begins marching toward civilization. Worse, the breeding ground of a species that forms the basis of the planet's biosphere and economy. Kel reluctantly gets pulled into the effort to stop the machine, and must decide if her peace and secrets are worth more than the safety of the planet's residents.
I've enjoyed everything that Valdes has written, and this book is no exception. She treats Kel's situation with care and kindness, and slowly reveals the main characters' secrets in a way that feels both suspenseful and natural. I love the type of civilization she built, particularly the focus on respecting the environment, which doesn't seem forced. An excellent story that's somehow both quiet and action-packed at the same time. I have no idea if she's planning on writing more books about Kel, but if Valdes does so, I'll happily read them.
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