Part of Ender's Saga by Orson Scott Card, book 2
First published 2021
Years after the devastating Bugger Wars, Ender Wiggin is summoned to a distant colony to speak for the dead - to uncover the truth about an alien civilization. Haunted by his past role as humanity's savior, Ender must confront his own fears and biases to understand the alien "Piggies" and prevent another interstellar conflict. As he delves into their mysterious ways, Ender discovers that the fate of two species hangs in the balance, forcing him to make an agonizing choice that will echo through the stars.
Genres: fiction, science-fiction, fantasy, thriller
Vibes: emotional, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: moral-choice, redemption
Setting: Bugger War, Colonies
Period: Future
304 pages · Paperback · Tor Books
Content warnings: death, violence