Aelonee

Planet Shepherdess.
Simple. Surprising. Deceptive.
Cara Silmar's lifelong obsession researching the indigenous culture of Aelonee's people, the Saesse, leads her deeper and deeper into a world she still barely understands.
A new arrival and an old friend throw Cara's work into disarray, forcing her to consider everything.
Or toss it all away.
A deep space adventure story with a heart.