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brookebatesratesbooks's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing
Moderate: Death, Grief, and Murder
Minor: Drug use and Sexual content
theyellowhobbit's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death
Minor: Sexual content and Xenophobia
craftysnailtail's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
Well gosh. Chambers delivers- AGAIN. How does she make me fall in love with everyone I meet in her novels? Her character development is so real, I just can't get over it. As usual, the world building is on point, the story is engaging, and I even cried a bit at the end. I'm always sorry to see the characters go at the end of her books. Everything wraps up very well, but I get so attached...
The story in this one is a bit more intense. Much more like the 2nd in the series rather than the 1st. So while I don't think it falls into the cozy category, I can't help feeling relaxed while reading her books. Coming back to this series feels like coming home. Once again, I can't wait for the next one.
The story in this one is a bit more intense. Much more like the 2nd in the series rather than the 1st. So while I don't think it falls into the cozy category, I can't help feeling relaxed while reading her books. Coming back to this series feels like coming home. Once again, I can't wait for the next one.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Bullying, Drug use, Xenophobia, and Grief
Minor: War
auntiejamie's review against another edition
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
This one is a bit different from the others. There's less plot and more character exploration. It's absolutely wonderful. Again, this is not a fluffy book. It's a book that feels grounded in the human experience while also being kind to the reader. Maybe not as strong as the first two books, but still far and above the gritty stuff that saturates the genre.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death
Minor: Sexual content
sundayfever's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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? Yes
4.5
My favorite book of this series. Lots of poignant and hopeful reflections on humanity and our possible future.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Death, Drug use, Xenophobia, and Grief
Minor: Sexual content
cattheteawitchfairy's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Another fabulous book by Becky Chambers. Slow to start but it picked up towards the end with lots of emotional punches and aspects that I didn’t see coming. A relatable book of another world with poignant messages.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Drug use, Grief, Murder, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol
irisameliaink's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
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? N/A
4.75
Quite the turn from her prior installments with a dark, traumatic start. It set the groundwork for some emotional stakes that resonate in the Fleet community in varying places. Wonderful characters, as always.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Drug use, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
withlivjones's review against another edition
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? No
4.75
Stunning. Another absolute hit from this series. Becky Chambers always writes with such empathy and optimism.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Grief
Minor: War
kastix's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Drug use, and Murder
Moderate: Toxic friendship and Alcohol
nswigert's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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? Yes
3.75
This book reminds me a lot of Becky Chambers’ later series of novellas, The Monk and Robot. Many characters in this book and the main character of the other books, are struggling with finding purpose, even though their lives are good or their jobs are fulfilling. I couldn’t get into this book as much as the first two, but that’s not to say I didn’t enjoy it.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Toxic friendship