The Red Woman on Mars
A Novel
$32.30
- Paperback
320 pages
- Release Date
10 September 2026
Summary
A Pride and Prejudice retelling, perfect for those looking for a mashup of sci-fi and Bridgerton and speculative romances.
Vivian Bowen left Earth for Mars, seeking safety and a fresh start after seven long years trapped in a climate refugee camp. She’s determined to fulfill her contract as a Red Mother by selecting a Martian partner and bearing genetically modified children to fund her family’s survival back on Earth. In sixty days, everything will be secure.
<…Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9798895151518 |
|---|---|
| Author: | Claire Barner |
| Publisher: | Diversion Books |
| Imprint: | Diversion Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 320 |
| Release Date: | 10 September 2026 |
| Weight: | 318g |
| Dimensions: | 23mm x 140mm x 216mm |
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Critics Review
“In this propulsive Pride and Prejudice retelling, an AI-run aristocracy and seven-foot suitors test the limits of a woman who arrives on Mars seeking safety but ignites a revolution. Smart, unapologetically sexy, and deeply feminist, The Red Woman on Mars is romance with rocket fuel.”
—T.E. Bean, author of Infinite Night Eyes
“Pride and Prejudice on Mars? Yes, please! The Red Woman on Mars delivers on every level of that fantastic premise, with clever worldbuilding, wickedly funny social satire, and a delightful romance at its heart. I’ll read anything Claire Barner writes!”
—Alexandra Vasti, USA Today bestselling author
“[A] stormy sci-fi Pride and Prejudice riff…Barner creates a tangled web of passion and politics on the way to a triumphant ending….There’s also plenty of clever detailing to the worldbuilding….This fast-paced space romance is good fun.”
—Publishers Weekly
“Barner balances romance with sharp social commentary, offering a fresh take on a classic story while exploring what it means to belong in a place where everything has a cost.”
—Booklist
Claire Barner
Claire Barner is the author of sci-fi/romance novel Moonrising. She studied public policy and education at the University of Chicago and has spent her career in operations. She and her husband are raising three children and love exploring Chicago’s garden walks, lakefront, museums, and forest preserves. She leads the parent engagement group at her children’s school and is committed to enhancing equity at Chicago Public Schools.
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