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A review by foldingthepage_kayleigh
A Prayer for the Crown-Shy by Becky Chambers
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
When it comes to reading sci-fi, I’ve mostly read books that are bleak and dystopian, so the lighthearted, fun, more utopian elements of this book are really what makes it stand apart from other ones I’ve read in this genre.
Instead, this book focuses on many philosophical musings on how we interact with each other and in the world. What do we notice? What do we find beautiful? How do we refer to ourselves and how is that impacted by historical contexts?
This leads to an altogether reflective, sweet read, with an ending filled with so much joy. I hope there’s more to this series, but if not, this was a lovely way to end.
Instead, this book focuses on many philosophical musings on how we interact with each other and in the world. What do we notice? What do we find beautiful? How do we refer to ourselves and how is that impacted by historical contexts?
This leads to an altogether reflective, sweet read, with an ending filled with so much joy. I hope there’s more to this series, but if not, this was a lovely way to end.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail