Ammonite by Nicola Griffith

Set on the remote planet of Jeep, the story follows Marghe, an anthropologist sent to study the effects of a virus that has wiped out all men and left a society of women. As she immerses herself in the rich and complex cultures that have evolved in the absence of men, Marghe confronts her own identity and the nature of human relationships. The narrative explores themes of survival, adaptation, and the resilience of the human spirit in a world where traditional gender roles are redefined, offering a thought-provoking examination of what it means to be human.