Semiosis will remain relevant for years to come.” -Prof. “A gripping story of colonization and biological wonders.”-Gregory Frost, author of the Shadowbridge novels “Sue Burke has created one of the most fascinating alien personae science fiction has seen in this decade.” –David Nichols, early American historian and author of Engines of Diplomacy The kind of story for which science fiction was invented.” -James Patrick Kelly, winner of the Hugo, Nebula and Locus awards “A first contact novel like none you’ve ever read. “In Semiosis, Sue Burke blends science with adventure and fascinating characters, as a human colony desperately seeks to join the ecosystem of an alien world.” -David Brin, author of Earth and Existence. “This is top class SF, intelligent and engaging and I loved every moment of it.”-Adrian Tchaikovsky, winner of the Arthur C. 'Intelligent, riveting and ultimately uplifting, Semiosis asks big questions and gives satisfying answers.'-Emma Newman, author Planetfall An essential work for our time.”-Stephen Baxter, award winning author of The Time Ships “ Semiosis combines the world-building of Avatar with the alien wonder of Arrival, and the sheer humanity of Atwood. “A fresh and thought-provoking take.”- Open Letters

“A very… different and super engaging novel.”- The Book Smugglers “Filled with questions about the nature of intelligence and how we value it, and humanity’s place within the universe, Semiosis is a provocative novel. “A fresh and fun perspective on planetary exploration.”- The Bibliosanctum (4 out of 5 stars) beautiful.”- Publishers Weekly, starred review 'Burke’s world building is exceptional, and her ability to combine the intricacies of colonization with the science of botany and theories of mutualism and predation is astounding.' - Booklist “A clever, fascinating, fun and unique debut.”- Kirkus

Semiosis unfolds the old science fiction idea of first contact in ways that are both traditional and subversive.”- The Christian Science Monitor “This first-contact tale is extraordinary.”- Library Journal (starred review)

“A magnetic meditation on biochemistry and humanity.”- Locus Online It goes on my pile of books to be re-read.”-Tade Thompson, author of Rosewater and The Murders of Molly Southbourne It is superbly written without an ounce of fat. “It makes the reader reexamine ideas about sentience. Le Guin: science fiction at its most fascinating and most humane.“- Thrillist

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