A review by potatoaficionado
Mirabile by Janet Kagan

adventurous lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

Super fun!! A cool way of exploring what life on another planet might look like. I liked it from the first story, where I could tell what the twist would be, and it was an absolute delight to be correct. I also appreciated how the stories built on each other, slowly adding more to the world - especially the buildup and payoff around "we need insectivores!" 

Not exactly my favorite author's favorite book, but close enough to count. Cited by Martha Wells (Murderbot!) as a significant influence.