Terra Utopia

Although the framework is Science Fiction, the story is far more a Speculative Fiction, more like "Quantum Metaphysics," evaluation of and expansion of Consciousness, Thought Creation.

A small scouting crew use faster-than-light technology to reach Proxima Centauri B, an Earth-similar exoplanet. At least, that is the intention, but an inexplicable crash landing strands them on a livable but very strange planet, with all the ship's electrical components and foodstuffs rendered useless. Then they discover the planet's amazing mutability. The Consciousness manifesting as this unknown and alarming planet acts as the book's unreliable (and somewhat temperamental) Narrator.

I was given an advance release copy via NetGallery for this book.

This books is kind of a combination between the Three Body Problem and The Martian.

The plot is a group of 5 astronauts using a FTL drive accidentally end up in a pocket universe and freak out as they try to figure out the rules of their planet.

I fully enjoyed my time reading this, however
I would have preferred harder and deeper science. Also I wish the characters were not acting so clearly a stupid way

Four stars for this: I can fully recommend this as an pleasurable read.

I really enjoyed this book! A lot of talk of collective consciousness and the value of time in life, and a really interesting voice. It's sort of kind of from the perspective of a planet, and an expedition of humans crashes on this planet and the planet learns about what it means to have others outside oneself. Strong imagery, realistic character-driven choices.