A review by readwithria
A Prayer for the Crown-Shy by Becky Chambers

emotional funny hopeful 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? No

5.0

A Prayer for the Crown-Shy is a soothing book about connection, purpose, small comforts, and discovering what you need.

The themes of this book resonated so strongly with me. I loved the relationship between Dex and Mosscap, and between Mosscap and the other humans it came across in its effort to answer the question “what do humans need?”. Dex’s family was also lovely to meet, and seeing more of the communities on Panga was delightful.

Ask yourself, “what do you need, and how can someone help?” 

This is the cozy sci-fi I didn’t know I needed. 5 stars.

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