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Hello Summer, Goodbye by Michael G. Coney

On a distant world of luminous seas and shifting skies, a young couple’s summer of discovery hints at mysteries far older than their quiet town. Hello Summer, Goodbye is an atmospheric, bittersweet tale of first love, alien beauty, and the secrets that twilight keeps.

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In Hello Summer, Goodbye, did you enjoy ...

... the exploration of alien cultures and societies?

The Word For World Is Forest by Ursula K. Le Guin

If you were fascinated by the vividly imagined world and the unique customs of Coney's Lyth, you'll love The Word for World Is Forest, where Le Guin crafts a richly detailed alien planet and delves deeply into the perspectives of both the indigenous Athsheans and the human colonizers, exploring how culture shapes worldview and conflict.

... the gradual, atmospheric coming-of-age journey?

Rite of Passage by Alexei Panshin

If you enjoyed Drove's personal evolution and the slow build from youthful innocence to maturity in Hello Summer, Goodbye, you'll be drawn to Mia Havero's journey in Rite of Passage as she faces emotional challenges and moral dilemmas that shape her understanding of both herself and her world.

... detailed, immersive worldbuilding?

The Left Hand Of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin

If you were captivated by the cold, mysterious world of Coney's planet with its seasonal changes and intricate societies, The Left Hand of Darkness will pull you in with its nuanced portrayal of Gethen, where Le Guin masterfully creates a society with unique gender dynamics and a harsh, unforgettable environment.

... environmental themes and the interplay between nature and civilization?

The Drowned World by J. G. Ballard

If the shifting climate and environmental backdrop of Hello Summer, Goodbye intrigued you, The Drowned World explores the psychological and physical consequences of a radically transformed Earth, following Dr. Kerans as he navigates a lush, flooded London transformed by catastrophic climate change.

... soft science fiction focus on societies and culture?

The Dispossessed by Ursula K. Le Guin

If you enjoyed how Hello Summer, Goodbye emphasizes interpersonal relationships, social structures, and the subtleties of alien society over technological detail, The Dispossessed offers a beautifully realized exploration of contrasting civilizations and the ideals that underpin them, all seen through the eyes of the idealistic physicist Shevek.

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