On a Red Station, Drifting
This short novella is the first in Aliette de Bodard’s Xuya universe that embodies a galactic struggle within the personal and intimate distinctions the characters find themselves fighting against. It’s an incredible feat of character development within a deft and concise book that takes an expansive look at a very small corner of the universe. On A Red Station, Drifting was a finalist for the Hugo, Nebula, and Locus Awards for Best Novella.
