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Record of a Spaceborn Few by Becky Chambers
4.0

Perhaps the weakest book of the series IMO but it did grow on me the farther I read. Occurring somewhat simultaneously as the second book, this one picks up almost immediately after the events of the first book and examines (among other things) the ripple effects that the attack in book 1 had on other corners of society.

The numerous POVs in this one make it a little more difficult to follow but I loved the way several of the new characters in this book connected back to some beloved favorites from book 1, giving us more context for their life.

A few things that I think really shined in this book: positive representation of sex work as vital community care, eco friendly/self sustaining lifestyle to the max
Spoilerincluding funeral practices
, questioning/reevaluating your daily routines and dreams and goals, the importance of memory keeping and history.