The Children of the Sky
{4.5/5} “Broodkenning was an essential part of Tinish civilization, a cross between marriage counsellor, animal breeder, and reconstructive surgeon… It took real skill to properly recommend which puppies should go with which packs or whether a whole new pack should be made. It took ever greater talent to create well-functioning packs from adult singletons and duos.”
The Children of the Sky by Vernor Vinge, published in 2011
Two years after the Battle on Starship Hill, Ravna Bergsndot is gradually waking up the children who were in stasis. When some Tropicals come ashore in a ship, Johanna and Pilgrim rescue some who would have drowned. Johanna, a human, believes that singleton Tines have value — but almost every else things they are less. Meanwhile, Vendacious reaches out to the rich Tycoon and tries to trick him into helping him get back at Woodcarver.
This is the sequel to A Fire Upon the Deep. If you enjoyed the 1st novel, you’ll definitely want to find out what happens to these characters.
It’s about rebuilding civilization, people’s skepticism for things they only have one person’s word about, and betrayal from someone you thought was your friend.
I’ve read 6 books by Vinge.