Livid Skies

A fresh start a queer social liberal dream and a planet that wants to kill you.Carving out a life on Mars is no easy feat. With Earth in the throes of a devastating pandemic autistic scientist Devon and her fellow colonists are faced with the momentous task of establishing a new society - one that learns from the past and prioritises sustainability over short-term gain.Noble aspirations are easier said than done though - especially when the entire planet wants to kill you. Grappling with the realities of human nature and with their batteries slowly dying the colonys 150 women and 10 men must overcome their differences to create a lasting community.But things arent always what they seem and maybe the colonists arent as alone as they thought...Perfect for fans of Mary Robinette Kowals Lady Astronaut series and the writing styles of Robert J. Sawyer and Becky Chambers. This thought-provoking sci-fi novel blends classic science fiction ideas with neurodiverse and LGBTQIA+ themes.