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As You Wake, Break the Shell: A Novel

by Becky ChambersBook 1 of As You Wake

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Description

Explore a universe of stubborn survival and found family, of persistent danger and quiet wonder... Life on the resource-poor planet of Fortune is challenging, but for its inhabitants, it's home. For two of them, Signy and Cora, this home might no longer be enough.

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ThemeSpace Fantasy Wonder Found Family Survival vs Civilization

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Details

First published: October 13, 2026
Pages: 375
Reading time: About 8 hours
Format: Novel
Audience: Adult
Series: As You Wake, Book 1

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