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A Prayer for the Crown-Shy by Becky Chambers
5.0
Similar to A Psalm for the Wild-Built, this book includes incredible natural imagery and a deep but not overbearing interest in its two main character's emotional development. In parts, this novel is also very funny while still managing to completely flip into a more serious tone whenever it is natural to do so. I am in love with the utopian society of the Monk & Robot series; simultaneously, I love that just because humanity has given back to nature in this universe that individual humans can still have problems emotionally or struggle with their purpose. Mosscap is a delight in this second installment and Sibling Dex is the perfect companion- both characters get equal enough attention that the novel doesn't feel particularly Mosscap or Dex-centric. The first book may have been a great start to the series, but A Prayer for the Crown-Shy expands upon its world and establishes the series' tone and themes beautifully.
The Every by Dave Eggers
5.0
I enjoyed this book in the same way someone might enjoy a horror movie. That is to say, it was fun to interact with, but I was horrified the whole time. If this is a horror movie, though, it's a funny one- at once it manages to be incredible, terrifying social commentary and an absurdist take on modern social media usage and the domination of trillion-dollar corporations. The book includes a lot of references to real-life events and social media sites without seeming too overly grounded in our current reality. It's a long read, but a really good one- just try not to sink too deep into its connections to our current world unless you want to feel hopeless about the way the world is going.