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qrschulte's review
adventurous
challenging
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-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
5.0
This was as lovely and comforting as a warm cup of tea, which I’m seriously craving right now. Such a beautiful treatise on how meaningful just living your life can be. I can’t wait to read more!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Alcohol, Blood, and Cursing
Minor: Pregnancy
marsh_mall0w's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Colonisation
Minor: Animal death, Blood, and Alcohol
hjcomic's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
This book is so incredibly beautiful and heartwarming. It's cosy and sweet and very solarpunk and I can't wait to read the sequel!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood
Minor: Animal death and Alcohol
owliglot's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Alcohol, Animal death, and Blood
applepieandeve's review
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Blood
remimicha's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death
Minor: Injury/Injury detail, Blood, and Animal death
One of the most comforting books I have ever experienced. I feel it’s important to note a warning for existentialism and possible existential crisis, for those having difficulty coming to terms with mortality and purpose. There’s a great deal of conversation surrounding feeling lost and grappling with ones eventual death but it’s handled in a gentle way.fanboyriot's review against another edition
lighthearted
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
5.0
I think this has to be one of my favorite sci-fi books I've ever read. This was so wholesome. I read a review where they said it was a slice of life between a non-binary monk and robot. Which sums it up pretty well. This is the kind of book you'd wanna read with a nice cup of tea.
Tea
Comforting
Non-Binary MC
Dry Sence of Humor
Slice of Life (but make it sci-fi)
Tea
Comforting
Non-Binary MC
Dry Sence of Humor
Slice of Life (but make it sci-fi)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing
Moderate: Death
Minor: Blood, Animal death, and Alcohol
betweentheshelves's review
hopeful
reflective
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
5.0
Such a lovely little book, quite in nature and just a good book to read on a cold night with a cup of tea. It really does embody the idea of coziness, and I thoroughly enjoyed the characters. Though it is Becky Chambers, so you shouldn't be surprised that it has a great cast of characters. While I've only read one of her other books, I can tell you the characters stood out in that book, too.
I think one of my favorite aspects of this book was the ending, where Mosscap and Dex are having a conversation about doing things that matter. It's something I think a lot of people feel, needing to do something that lasts, that makes a difference. But Mosscap thinks differently; what's the harm in just existing? Definitely something that humanity needs to get better at.
All of the tea ceremonies, and just the interactions between Mosscap and Dex were great throughout. It was a calm, happy book, and if you're looking for something lovely to get lost in for a little while, I definitely recommend this.
I think one of my favorite aspects of this book was the ending, where Mosscap and Dex are having a conversation about doing things that matter. It's something I think a lot of people feel, needing to do something that lasts, that makes a difference. But Mosscap thinks differently; what's the harm in just existing? Definitely something that humanity needs to get better at.
All of the tea ceremonies, and just the interactions between Mosscap and Dex were great throughout. It was a calm, happy book, and if you're looking for something lovely to get lost in for a little while, I definitely recommend this.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing
Moderate: Death
Minor: Animal death, Blood, and Alcohol
augustar14's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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? It's complicated
5.0
This book is like a warm hug and a hot cup of tea. A beautiful portrait of a world that has figured out a much gentler way of living with, instead of cutting through, the nature that came first. Yet, Dex still feels something missing from their life. So they go into the wilderness, hoping to fill the space, and find their purpose. What they do find, and learn from a new friend, is much more important than a vocation.
If you've read Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune and enjoyed that, this felt like a much lighter, but equally tea, history, and introspection focused book.
If you've read Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune and enjoyed that, this felt like a much lighter, but equally tea, history, and introspection focused book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing
Minor: Alcohol and Blood
torikate7's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
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
5.0
One of the most beautifully written books I’ve read in a long time. The world the author created is gorgeous, lush, and heartwarming. Reading it felt like sitting with a warm cup of tea :) Can’t wait to read the second installment!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing
Minor: Alcohol and Blood