This is a great, slow paced science fiction novel that tackles big themes like colonialism, capitalism and ageism through the eyes of a very tired (as in fed up, not lack of energy) woman who's had it up to here with humanity and does the best she can to escape its systems that have rejected her (and as a result finds herself at the forefront of a first contact event). It's very thoughtful in how it's careful to always have the circumstances of our POV character front and center without condescension or pity, and it makes for a unique, believable and endearing read.