In the frozen remnants of Earth, Celeste remains the Final Voice—the last living human in a world governed by sentient machines known as the Gardeners. Humanity has risen and fallen countless times, but she refuses to let history repeat itself.
As Celeste oversees civilization’s rebirth, she dares to break the Can a society thrive without suffering? Can purpose exist without struggle? With the guidance of the Fleet—an ancient intelligence safeguarding Earth’s legacy—she envisions a future built on curiosity rather than survival.
But not all accept this vision. A faction known as the Outliers seeks to reclaim hardship as humanity’s foundation, forcing humanity to confront a deeper Have the Gardeners truly remained impartial, or have they been shaping humanity’s fate all along?
Perfect for fans of Asimov, Chambers, and Cixin, The Last Garden is a profound meditation on artificial intelligence, history’s cycles, and the nature of true freedom.