A review by jandi
The Lady Astronaut of Mars by Mary Robinette Kowal

4.0

For such a short novella, it packs quite a punch - to the gut. I believe this was published before [b:The Calculating Stars|33080122|The Calculating Stars (Lady Astronaut Universe #1)|Mary Robinette Kowal|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1539850192l/33080122._SY75_.jpg|53735352], but it is set in the future, with Elma and Nathaniel now living in a colony in Mars. Elma has to make the hardest decision of her life - does she take the opportunity to go to space once again, or does she stay to take care of her sick husband. Heart breaking.