sammiller7 's review for:

I Keep My Exoskeletons to Myself by Marisa Crane

4.5

dark emotional reflective slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

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Fascinating scifi/dystopian concept  with interesting characters and a great voice, as well as some deep exploration of grief, shame, and forgiveness. I loved the framing device of speaking to Beau.

The ending was satisfying in its open-endedness. I appreciate the hope (small-scale) amongst the depressing nature of the world around them