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A review by blerdgirlromance
Glass and Gardens: Solarpunk Summers by Wendy Nikel, Julia K. Patt
adventurous
hopeful
informative
inspiring
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Overall, a fantastic anthology filled with sumptuous worldbuilding and fresh ideas surrounding a post-climate change (and in some cases post-capitalist) world where societies have come together to fashion existences where nature and technology work in balance.
The first short story, "Caught Root" drew me in immediately and it's only around the middle that the spirit of Solarpunk seems to get a little lost. Hang in there and see it through and the anthology picks back up in its expansive exploration of daily life, adventure, travel, exploration, and - in some cases- finding love.
Glass and Gardens is a great way to get back into reading if you've been in a bit of a slump and my personal short story faves were:
Caught Root
The Spider and the Stars
Fyrewall
The Heavenly Dreams of Mechanical Trees
New Siberia
Cabletown Delivery
Women of White Water
Under the Northern Lights
The first short story, "Caught Root" drew me in immediately and it's only around the middle that the spirit of Solarpunk seems to get a little lost. Hang in there and see it through and the anthology picks back up in its expansive exploration of daily life, adventure, travel, exploration, and - in some cases- finding love.
Glass and Gardens is a great way to get back into reading if you've been in a bit of a slump and my personal short story faves were:
Caught Root
The Spider and the Stars
Fyrewall
The Heavenly Dreams of Mechanical Trees
New Siberia
Cabletown Delivery
Women of White Water
Under the Northern Lights