A review by ambershelf
The Deep Sky by Yume Kitasei

5.0

As Earth faces environmental collapse, 80 elite graduates of a competitive space program embark on a mission to save humanity. Each individual is selected to carry out specific functions as the ship travels into deep space and will give birth to a generation of children through an intricate artificial insemination program that will ensure genetic diversity. But when a lethal bomb kills three crews and knocks the ship off course, the only survivor, Asuka, is tasked with the unthinkable.

DEEP SKY is an exceptional debut novel that masterfully blends sci-fi elements with intricate explorations of identity & relationships. With its thought-provoking themes, compelling characters, and a touch of mystery, this book captivates readers from start to finish.

Imagine if PROJECT HAIL MARY (Andy Weir) had Asian representation. If THE THREE-BODY PROBLEM (Cixin Liu) wrote better female characters. If DUNE (Frank Herbert) didn't have that weird eugenics plotline where the women are literal childbearing witches (