zachbrumaire's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
really lovely. sad. hopeful.
Content Warnings
Minor: Animal death
krispy_reading's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
~ MUST PROTECT MOSSCAP ~
I want a robot friend like Mosscap.
Right timing, right book, right message. The pacing was a little slow near the beginning, but the whole back half of the book is perfection imo (when Dex meets Mosscap and onwards). I thought the world building was amazing. From the eco-sustainable way of life to the theologies of the Parent Gods and Child Gods. Their world appears way more kind and in unison compared to ours.
Topics included in character dialogue: life, death, simple comforts, and life purpose.
I want a robot friend like Mosscap.
Right timing, right book, right message. The pacing was a little slow near the beginning, but the whole back half of the book is perfection imo (when Dex meets Mosscap and onwards). I thought the world building was amazing. From the eco-sustainable way of life to the theologies of the Parent Gods and Child Gods. Their world appears way more kind and in unison compared to ours.
Topics included in character dialogue: life, death, simple comforts, and life purpose.
Content Warnings
Minor: Animal death, Injury/Injury detail, and Blood
hirugame's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I haven’t felt this good since I read How To Stop A Time War. I haven’t felt this good, this seen, this full — I just kept highlighting passages and rereading quotes and I never thought I would relate to both a monk and a robot but here we are. I need to think about these feelings, I need to hold into them. I’m not sure I’m ready for more.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing
Moderate: Death
Minor: Alcohol, Blood, and Animal death
marsh_mall0w's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Colonisation
Minor: Animal death, Blood, and Alcohol
hjcomic's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
This book is so incredibly beautiful and heartwarming. It's cosy and sweet and very solarpunk and I can't wait to read the sequel!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood
Minor: Animal death and Alcohol
trickphoenix's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
5 stars, this is such a special book, it is my new treasure, if I hadn't been reading a library copy I would've been marking the lines that I could feel burning new neural pathways in my brain and making me cry. And specifically, as one of the reviews on the back of this copy aptly put it, making me "cry the good sort of tears - the sort when someone is unexpectedly kind to you at the moment you need it most."
This book is a hugely refreshing vision of an optimistic, beautiful future. The world-building is incredible and also incremental, given to you when you need context but never overwhelming you with detail. The characters are extremely lovable, their interactions were funny enough to make me laugh out loud to myself. It is charming and insightful and relaxing and warm. Strongly recommend reading it outdoors, in a quiet place, with some greenery, and your favorite warm drink.
This book is a hugely refreshing vision of an optimistic, beautiful future. The world-building is incredible and also incremental, given to you when you need context but never overwhelming you with detail. The characters are extremely lovable, their interactions were funny enough to make me laugh out loud to myself. It is charming and insightful and relaxing and warm. Strongly recommend reading it outdoors, in a quiet place, with some greenery, and your favorite warm drink.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing
Minor: Injury/Injury detail, Death, Alcohol, Grief, Sexual content, and Animal death
owliglot's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Alcohol, Animal death, and Blood
redheadsuperpowers's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-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? Yes
5.0
I love this book. It feels very homely and cozy, with just that sprinkle of future tech to keep it interesting. The setting descriptions are beautiful, and the main character feels very real, and very familiar. I love that most of the book feels inner monologue-ish, while not actually being so. I am looking forward to checking out the other book in this series.
Content Warnings
Minor: Injury/Injury detail, Self harm, and Animal death
madzobean's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing and Alcohol
Moderate: Colonisation
Minor: Animal death and Death
remimicha's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death
Minor: Injury/Injury detail, Blood, and Animal death
One of the most comforting books I have ever experienced. I feel it’s important to note a warning for existentialism and possible existential crisis, for those having difficulty coming to terms with mortality and purpose. There’s a great deal of conversation surrounding feeling lost and grappling with ones eventual death but it’s handled in a gentle way.