yarrowkat 's review for:

Before Mars by Emma Newman
5.0
adventurous emotional tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

riveting. the kind of science fiction mystery story you stay up til midnight to finish listening to. stunning. also a strong depiction of the incredible difficulty of motherhood and the way the overculture's perception of it diminishes women, a lens far too seldom seen even these days.