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A review by theespressoedition
A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-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
5.0
A few months back, my brother-in-law recommended this book to me. We have pretty similar tastes in books, so I added it to my TBR but didn't think much about it. The synopsis sounded deep and I hadn't been in a strong mood for a "thinker" book.
However, in celebration of Pride Month, I had my husband randomly select a number of titles from my StoryGraph "to-read" list that had LGBTQ rep. This book wound up being one of the titles he picked for me to read!
When I went to the library to pick it up, I was shocked at how small it was. Somehow, I missed the number of pages listed. I thought to myself that I would read it in a sitting and move on with my life. What I wasn't expecting was for a book with only 147 pages to impact me so much! There is so much sweetness packed into this short read and I truly can't recommend it enough.
Firstly, it's cozy as heck. That stood out to me instantly. The dedication says, "for anyone who could use a break." Seeing those words, I immediately felt a weight roll off my shoulders. I've been needing a break for far too long and if I could find it within this story, I knew I'd be satisfied. I absolutely found the break, the escape, that I was so desperately seeking.
Secondly, it made me crave tea - and a lot of it. Sadly, I don't have a lot of tea. But it made me crave some, nonetheless. I wish I could have Dex sit with me while I drink a cup (or five) of their thoughtfully curated brews. I would not, however, ask Mosscap to make me tea because a mountain thyme blend sounds truly atrocious (if you know, you know).
Thirdly (and finally), it's so incredibly sweet. I really found myself connecting with it and feeling like it was a warm embrace as I read. There was one quote in particular that stood out to me:
However, in celebration of Pride Month, I had my husband randomly select a number of titles from my StoryGraph "to-read" list that had LGBTQ rep. This book wound up being one of the titles he picked for me to read!
When I went to the library to pick it up, I was shocked at how small it was. Somehow, I missed the number of pages listed. I thought to myself that I would read it in a sitting and move on with my life. What I wasn't expecting was for a book with only 147 pages to impact me so much! There is so much sweetness packed into this short read and I truly can't recommend it enough.
Firstly, it's cozy as heck. That stood out to me instantly. The dedication says, "for anyone who could use a break." Seeing those words, I immediately felt a weight roll off my shoulders. I've been needing a break for far too long and if I could find it within this story, I knew I'd be satisfied. I absolutely found the break, the escape, that I was so desperately seeking.
Secondly, it made me crave tea - and a lot of it. Sadly, I don't have a lot of tea. But it made me crave some, nonetheless. I wish I could have Dex sit with me while I drink a cup (or five) of their thoughtfully curated brews. I would not, however, ask Mosscap to make me tea because a mountain thyme blend sounds truly atrocious (if you know, you know).
Thirdly (and finally), it's so incredibly sweet. I really found myself connecting with it and feeling like it was a warm embrace as I read. There was one quote in particular that stood out to me:
You keep asking why your work is not enough, and I don't know how to answer that, because it is enough to exist in the world and marvel at it. You don't need to justify that, or earn it. You are allowed to just live.
My goodness gracious, the world needs to know about the beauty of this book. It's precious and lovely and comforting and I just loved every second of it!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing