Forbidden World
by Octavio Fuentes
"Forbidden World" is a captivating science fiction thriller that plunges readers into the perilous beauty of Viridis Prime, an alien planet that becomes both haven and potential doom for a group of young human colonists. When Mia Novak and her fellow adaptor students arrive on this lush but treacherous world, their final exam becomes a desperate fight for survival. As they struggle to build a settlement and unravel the mysteries of Viridis Prime's bizarre ecosystem, they discover that the planet itself may be more than it seems – and that they are not alone. This gripping tale combines the intensity of a survival story with the wonder of first contact, all set against the backdrop of a vividly realized alien world. As Mia and her companions face escalating threats from the environment, internal conflicts, and an approaching cosmic danger, they must adapt in ways they never imagined. "Forbidden World" explores themes of human resilience, the ethics of colonization, and the profound consequences of humanity's reach into the stars. With its blend of hard science fiction concepts, coming-of-age drama, and pulse-pounding action, this novel will appeal to fans of Adrian Tchaikovsky's "Children of Time" and Kim Stanley Robinson's Mars trilogy.
