Alice Ilgenfritz / Merchant Ella Jones
Librería Samer Atenea
Librería Aciertas (Toledo)
Kálamo Books
Librería Perelló (Valencia)
Librería Elías (Asturias)
Donde los libros
Librería Kolima (Madrid)
Librería Proteo (Málaga)
Unveiling a parallel: A romance presents a speculative exploration of a society unlike Earth, using the imagined world of Mars to question assumptions about gender, beauty, and cultural power. Through the lens of a traveler confronted with unfamiliar social systems, the novel reflects on how deeply Earthbound values shape perception and judgment. The Martian society becomes a mirror, exposing the contradictions and biases embedded in earthly customs, especially in regard to roles and expectations. The narrative uses contrast not just between planets, but between internal and external understanding to uncover how identity and equality are constructed. As the story unfolds, fascination with the new environment evolves into discomfort, forcing the observer to confront limitations in his own thinking. The imagined utopia is not presented as flawless but functions as a critique of Earth’s own structures. The work suggests that true change requires a shift not just in systems but in perception, inviting reflection on the capacity for transformation through encounter and observation.
