This novella (90 odd pages) packs a lot of big concept sci-fi into a tight container. I loved the main character, Binti, the first person from the Himba tribe to ever be accepted into Oomza University. The Himba live in the deserts on earth, fabricating complex and vital scientific instruments which are used across the galaxy. But the Himba themselves do not leave Earth. Until, that is, Binti runs away from home to take her place in a prestigious school on another planet. The set up of this story is great, though the ending seemed a little rushed. I still plan to pick up the second installment- I want to know where Binti will go next.