5.0

These stories were just so good. Monáe's world-making is incredible, and the interconnectedness of the stories built up so many different aspects of New Dawn and the people who live in it or resist it. There's also such wonderful community care throughout, from the collaborative stories themselves, to the characters of the stories working together to find safety, love, and hope. If you're listened to/watched Dirty Computer or not, I highly recommend this collection.