Fledgling

Fledgling is now one of my favorite books. This was my second read. This story is about a young woman who does not fit into her society and must navigate the treacherous shoals of young adulthood. Her society is completely about academic lifestyle. Theo's mother is a respected scholar of very high status on the planet of Delgado. Women are the dominant gender on the planet and men play a secondary role. Theo's father is a competent scholar, but her mother's work and position takes precedence.

There is a dramatic growth in Theo's character through the book. She begins the book as a clumsy girl and later in the book is respected with the potential for great things. There is a lot of tension and conflict in the story, without fighting or battles.

People who would like this story are probably people who have happily spent time in academia and are not looking for fighting scenes. The next book continues Theo's story.