Goldilocks

A gripping science fiction thriller where five women task themselves with ensuring the survival of the human race--if you mixed ". . .The Martian and The Handmaid's Tale, this sci-fi novel would be the incredible result" (Book Riot).

"Best of 2020" -Library Journal
"Best of 2020" -Kirkus
"Best of 2020 - runner up" -Polygon
"Our favorite books of 2020" -GeekDad

Despite increasing restrictions on the freedoms of women on Earth, Valerie Black is spearheading the first all-female mission to a planet in the Goldilocks Zone, where conditions are just right for human habitation.

It's humanity's last hope for survival, and Naomi, Valerie's surrogate daughter and the ship's botanist, has been waiting her whole life for an opportunity like this - to step out of Valerie's shadow and really make a difference.

But when things start going wrong on the ship, Naomi begins to suspect that someone on board is concealing a terrible secret - and realizes time for life on Earth may be running out faster than they feared . . .

"Goldilocks is a thrilling, character-driven space opera", perfect for readers of The Martian, The Power, and Station Eleven (Shelf Awareness).

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353 pages

Average rating: 6

2 RATINGS

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Community Reviews

ngocnm
Mar 31, 2025
6/10 stars
I liked this until near the end. The ending brought it down form 4 to 3 for me. The ending was just too pat and anti-climatic.
Anonymous
Mar 27, 2025
6/10 stars
I liked this until near the end. The ending brought it down form 4 to 3 for me. The ending was just too pat and anti-climatic.

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