Escaping her family and a past she wants no part in, Rosemary Harper joined the crew of Wayfarer, a patched-up ship that explores the galaxy by taking complex jobs to make wormholes. As Rosemary grows to know her diverse crewmates, she begins to think of Wayfarer as her new home. On a journey to a rarely-explored territory, the crews must learn to lean on each other amongst all the chaos, for space travel is not for the close-minded.

ANGRY PLANET is the first in the Wayfarers series, and I am in awe of Chambers' worldbuilding. Expansive, diverse, and written with compassion, ANGRY PLANET is a rare gem in the sci-fi genre that doesn't just focus on space travel or technology but also integrates wisdom from other cultures and animals. Compared to the sci-fi "classics" that try to be diverse but are unfortunately replete with sexist, racist, and white savior undertones (cough cough DUNE), ANGRY PLANET is a breath of fresh air that challenges what I think about societal "norms."

Chambers' introspections on relationships, motherhood, and genders, blend perfectly into the non-human cultures, whereas each character is written with compassion, empathy, and care. I relished every moment of reading ANGRY PLANET and can't wait to finish the Wayfarer series! If you're looking to branch into sci-fi this year, please consider the Wayfarer series, one that is unlike traditional straight-white-male-written novels and reflects on humanity's limits and potential.