Ocean's Godori: A Novel BY Elaine U. Cho

Ocean's Godori by a debut author, hailed as an Indie Next Pick and an Amazon Editors' Pick, is a much-anticipated novel by Barnes & Noble, Lit Hub, Debutiful, and Gizmodo. Becky Chambers meets Firefly in this big-hearted Korean space opera about a disgraced space pilot, Ocean Yoon, struggling to find her place while fighting to protect the people she loves.

“A thrilling, transportive ride from a powerful and evocative new voice.” —Lena Waithe, Rishi Rajani, and Naomi Funabashi, Hillman Grad Books

Ocean Yoon has never felt very Korean, even though she is descended from a long line of haenyeo, Jeju Island’s famed female divers. She doesn’t enjoy soju, often misses cultural references, and despite her love of the game, people still say she doesn’t play Hwatu like a Korean. Moreover, Ocean is persona non grata at the Alliance, Korea’s solar system–dominating space agency, after a mission went awry, earning her a reputation for being too quick with her gun.

When her best friend, Teo, the second son of the Anand Tech empire, is framed for murdering his family, Ocean and her misfit crew are thrust into a high-stakes ideological conflict. But dodging bullets and winning space chases might be the easiest part of their journey.

Ocean's Godori is a thrilling adventure across the solar system, delivering hyperkinetic action sequences and an irresistible will-they-won't-they romance. It explores colonialism and capitalism while delving into nuanced questions: What do we owe our past? How do we navigate our present while honoring the complicated facets of our identity? What can our future hold?

This space opera offers a captivating mix of adventure, romance, and thought-provoking themes, making it a must-read for fans of science fiction and character-driven stories.