Children of Time, written by Adrian Tchaikovsky, is a space opera that explores the evolution of a new civilization. The story takes place in a future where humanity has terraformed a distant planet and accidentally uplifted a species of intelligent spiders. As the spiders develop their own society and technology, they become entangled in a conflict with the remnants of humanity. With its fascinating exploration of alien intelligence and the clash of civilizations, Children of Time offers a captivating and thought-provoking space mystery.
