The Seep- Chana Porter
Trina Goldberg-Oneka is a trans woman whose life is irreversibly altered in the wake of a gentle—but nonetheless world-changing—invasion by an alien entity calling itself The Seep. Through The Seep, everything is connected. Capitalism falls, hierarchies and barriers are broken down; if something can be imagined, it is possible.
Trina and her wife, Deeba, live blissfully under The Seep’s utopian influence—until Deeba begins to imagine what it might be like to be reborn as a baby, which will give her the chance at an even better life. Using Seep-tech to make this dream a reality, Deeba moves on to a new existence, leaving Trina devastated.
Heartbroken and deep into an alcoholic binge, Trina chases after a young boy she encounters, embarking on an unexpected quest. In her attempt to save him from The Seep, she will confront not only one of its most avid devotees, but the terrifying void that Deeba has left behind.
Reviews
The Seep is original, compelling, and vividly descriptive. I felt like I was swept into a drunken dystopian world that kept me wanting more. This book feels like a 90's sci-fi movie and the year 3000 all at once. I found the main character, Trina, to be quite miserable, but that made me like her even more. Her misery was justified. The Seep feels like it's asking readers: Who is covering the expense of your convenience? Chana Porter has a fascinating mind. I really liked it, and would recommend.