A review by fiphillips
The Gaia Effect by Buss Claire

4.0

This is the first novel I’ve read by Claire Buss, but it probably won’t be the last. The problem I’ve had with some climate fiction novels is that they’ve focussed on the concept rather than the characters, creating a disconnect for me personally. In the Gaia Effect, however, there are plenty of relatable characters.

The world building is well explained and developed. Without wanting to give anything away, the method of having/obtaining a child is a brilliant indication of what this world will be like.

The ending of The Gaia Effect perfectly sets things up for the next novel in the trilogy.