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The Sentience Wars left the galaxy fractured and bleak, yet a peculiar tradition emerged: the Galactivision. This multi‑disciplinary spectacle combines gladiatorial combat, beauty pageants, concerts, and the lingering echoes of past conflicts. The fragile peace of the interplanetary colonies depends on the spirit this event cultivates.
When a featureless species from a muddy world observes humanity’s dazzling presence—glitter, glittering stage lights, electric guitars and fierce choreography— they capture the imagination of the galaxy. Earth’s representatives, a group of musicians, dancers, and roadies, are chosen to compete on the greatest stage in the cosmos. Their performance will determine not only their own survival but the future of Earth itself.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: Science Fiction/Space Opera
Authors: Catherynne M. Valente
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