It turns out, new species petitioning for sentience don't really have a choice in the matter. At least, not until aliens came to Earth. Tragedy struck in the form of the loss of one band member, Mira Wonderful Star, and the band hasn't been together since. A former rock star, Decibel used to be frontman to rock trio Decibel Jones and the Absolute Zeros. Enter our protagonist, the "ethereal glamtrash satyr" Decibel Jones. Those are some pretty big stakes to set up at the start of our story, and Valente, in her characteristic style, does so beautifully. Any beings petitioning for sentience who fall into last place are exterminated. If a petitioner species doesn't get last place, they are welcomed into intergalactic civilization. Yes, all sentient and petitioning sentient beings must participate in a song contest every year. That peace relies on a spectacular demonstration every year in the form of a song contest, the Metagalactic Grand Prix.
A recent Sentience War has resulted in a shaky peace between all the major civilizations across the galaxy. It can't stand not happening." And all this intergalactic life has run into each other and made a bit of a mess of things. In Space Opera's universe, "Life wants to happen. The fate of Earth lies in their ability to ROCK.It begins with an explanation. This year, humankind has discovered that it must fight for its destiny not with diplomacy, gunships and stoic councils - but with glitter, lipstick and electric guitars.Ī washed-up glam-rock trio from London, Decibel Jones and the Absolute Zeroes, has been chosen to represent humanity on the greatest stage in the galaxy. Part concert, part contest, all extravaganza, species far and wide gather to compete in feats of song, dance and/or whatever facsimile of these can be performed by various creatures who may or may not possess, in the traditional sense, feet, mouths, larynxes or faces. To bring the shattered worlds together in the spirit of peace, unity and understanding, the Metagalactic Grand Prix was created. FINALIST FOR HUGO AWARD FOR BEST NOVEL 2019įINALIST FOR LOCUS AWARD FOR BEST SCIENCE FICTION NOVEL 2019Ī century ago, intelligent space-faring life was nearly destroyed during the Sentience Wars.
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