The Mote in God's Eye (Moties, #1)

“A man who's been warned is worth two.”

Renner really gets under your skin with his cynical outlook. He sees the danger in the Moties long before anyone else starts to worry.

“They don't just use tools. They are tools.”

The way the Moties can fix anything in minutes is terrifying. It makes you realize how fragile our own tools really are.

Sally Fowler has to navigate a room full of military men who barely listen. Her perspective as an anthropologist is the only thing keeping them from a disaster.

“Evolution can be a very messy process.”

Watching the brownie creatures slowly take over the ship's vents gave me actual chills. Little problems become life threats if you ignore them for too long.