I really enjoyed this space set story. I read an eARC of this book on NetGalley so thank you to the author and the publisher.

This is a rustic, farming community, small villages tending to crops and livestock. However they are on an arc ship heading to a new planet on a journey that will take centuries. As a result of their limited resources, people are cycled at age sixty five. An accepted part of their lives by most, with a few who run and are considered cheaters and a drain on society. The juxtaposition of the rural, low tech communities with the sci-fi setting is done so well. We uncover the history of the ship and the hidden technologies along with the main character gradually throughout the book and it was absolutely fascinating.

As you can imagine, as the main character learns more information, she starts to challenge the long held beliefs she has been fed her whole life. She starts to rattle against what she considers injustices, or things she thinks will harm others that she’s ordered to ignore. I often find stories with ‘chosen one’ teenagers battling against the establishment completely unbelievable but this one was done so well! Nothing ever felt overpowered, too much of a coincidence or just beyond the realms of possibility. Everything was built up in such a methodical way that it was a very easy story to immerse into.

There were times where the dialogue felt a bit clunky. But that’s my only issue in what was otherwise a fantastic, fascinating read. I would certainly read more from this author.

Inhabitants of an arkship heading to a new planet slowly realize that they're losing air. When it is discovered that Hazel is a descendant of the former Captain, she and some friends set out to find a way to repair the damage. Along the way they discover a new problem that has delayed their arrival at the new planet.
I enjoyed this story, it moves at a good pace and the characters are likeable. My favorite part was when the main character hears "Earth music" for the first time. It really helps to clarify the time period of the story.
I look forward to reading the rest of the trilogy.