An HFY Tale: Drop Pod Green Novel

The Inner Dolcir Coalition emerged victorious from their arm's first multi-planet war, largely due to discovering Earth at a critical moment. Rhidi, a Kafya and member of the IDC's dominant race, served in a specialized military force during the conflict's final stages. Seeking escape from her mother's pressure to marry and start a family, Rhidi enrolls in a joint military training program designed to demonstrate that IDC members and Humans are equals. The program proves far more challenging and liberating than expected. Written by a United States Army Veteran, this slice-of-life military science fiction follows Rhidi as she encounters a ruthless Human military seeking redemption for past failures. The story spans distant planets, features aliens and enhanced combat suits, and combines gritty, realistic warfare with natural character development and romance. Expect expansive worldbuilding, diverse alien cultures, compelling characters with distinct personalities, and monsters alongside human soldiers across unexplored worlds.