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robinks's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
The stuff that I was hung up on in the first book of this series were much less important in this one, and I really enjoyed getting to see Dex and Mosscap’s adventures continue into the human realm. I loved all the new characters we got to meet and the descriptions of each new setting. The best part was that the deep conversations that I loved in the first book continued and became more nuanced and complex. Such a beautiful read!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty and Animal death
Moderate: Death, Alcohol, Cursing, and Xenophobia
Minor: Medical content, Injury/Injury detail, and Sexual content
ceruleanseas's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Xenophobia, Alcohol, and Death
mads_jpg's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I was hesitant to read this since my experience with the first book was so good that I didn't want to potentially taint it with a subpar sequel, but man am I glad Rory convinced me to read it because it absolutely lived up to the first book. It really is just a warm hug.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death
Minor: Sexual content, Mental illness, and Death
augustar14's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Another lovely book, just like the first. It's so hard to describe how this book simultaneously makes me feel held and at peace, but not like it's ignoring any of the realities of being human. Dex gets tired and upset and frustrated, and has experiences of peace and rest that make the difficulties fade into memory. They struggle with the same feelings many of us do, but don't shy away from them in their conversations with Mosscap, who brings such a refreshing perspective as a set of eyes looking in for the first time. The friendship that began in book one continues to build with the same steady walk towards exploration and mutual understanding.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death and Cursing
Moderate: Death and Alcohol
Minor: Sexual content and Xenophobia
ohgull's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
This book was really good! I love Mosscap and Dex, I could read about them all day! This book was amazing, but I don’t think it lived up to Psalm for the Wild Built. There was not as much direction and the chapters were slightly more episodic. But all in all, this book was great and once again felt like a big warm hug. Definitely a comfort read in the future.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing
Minor: Death and Medical content
yaoipaddle's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
My rating of the last book was 5 stars so I'm a little sad about this book.
The first half is particularly weak as Mossdeep who I LOVED in the first book felt like an annoying vessel just saying a random opinion the author wanted us to consider very deep. The visiting of various places felt a little disjointed and the next chapter almost goes on as though the previous one just didn't happen. The dialogue I liked less than the first book as it really feels like there's moments where the author just has some point they want us ponder and feel moved by. It feels preachy at times when I found it a lot more natural in the first book.
In positive notes, Mossdeep I think improves in the second half and is less preachy. Dex is even more likeable in this entire book than the first. I find their struggles very relatable and they're handled realistically. I think the author does a good job at this. The conflict in the book feels pretty realistic and not like characters are acting a certain way just to further the plot. The world is still interesting and I particularly liked the talk of various plastics and methods to print objects. The moments of Mossdeep interacting with people are a pleasure.
I honestly struggle whether I want to read more of the series with how much I disliked parts of this book in comparison to the first book.
The first half is particularly weak as Mossdeep who I LOVED in the first book felt like an annoying vessel just saying a random opinion the author wanted us to consider very deep. The visiting of various places felt a little disjointed and the next chapter almost goes on as though the previous one just didn't happen. The dialogue I liked less than the first book as it really feels like there's moments where the author just has some point they want us ponder and feel moved by. It feels preachy at times when I found it a lot more natural in the first book.
In positive notes, Mossdeep I think improves in the second half and is less preachy. Dex is even more likeable in this entire book than the first. I find their struggles very relatable and they're handled realistically. I think the author does a good job at this. The conflict in the book feels pretty realistic and not like characters are acting a certain way just to further the plot. The world is still interesting and I particularly liked the talk of various plastics and methods to print objects. The moments of Mossdeep interacting with people are a pleasure.
I honestly struggle whether I want to read more of the series with how much I disliked parts of this book in comparison to the first book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death
Moderate: Death
Minor: Classism and Mental illness
mandkips's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing and Animal death
Moderate: Alcohol and Xenophobia
Minor: Death
skudiklier's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Aghh, wow. Becky Chambers is without a doubt one of my favorite authors, and every book I read of hers just confirms it more. This book was soft, and lovely, and thoughtful, and when I finished it I just let out a huge sigh. It made me feel emotionally raw in the best way. I really hope she writes more in this series. I could spend so much time with these characters and not get tired of them.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death
Moderate: Xenophobia
Minor: Sexual content and Death
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