In the near future, Earth is nearly uninhabitable, thanks to a booming population, a decimated environment, and an ever-widening gap between the rich and the poor. Spurred by the misogynistic policies of the world's space agencies, five female astronomers steal a space ship that was meant to carry a crew of male astronomers to Cavendish, a planet that is not too hot, not too cold, and just right for human habitation. Led by genius inventor and philanthropist Valerie Black, the women of the Atalanta are excited to be traveling to the planet they've dreamed about for so long. But when problems start occurring on the ship, the crew (and particularly Valerie's protegee, Naomi Lovelace) are concerned that Valerie is keeping something from them.
This is a thrilling tale that seamlessly weaves together the misogyny of The Handmaid's Tale, the corruption of The Power, and the action sequences of more interstellar travel books than I can list here. It's captivating, beautifully presented, and leaves plenty of space for further ruminations after the final page. I loved it, and I highly recommend it.
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