A review by smillas_tales
A Prayer for the Crown-Shy by Becky Chambers

adventurous 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

“You know how it is; sometimes you just want to have a moment between yourself and a turtle and no one else.”

This queer and cozy sci-fi duology is everything I never knew I wanted, and it has cemented itself as one of my favorite series of all time!

This book is for you, if you like:

🤍 A nice, warm cup of tea

🤍 Wholesome characters

🤍 Reflections on life and our purpose in it

🤍 Anti-capitalist utopias

🤍 No plot, just vibes

These novellas are truly unlike anything I have ever read! The story is primarily driven by the dialogue between Sibling Dex and Mosscap along their journey, and I adored it! They’re willing to listen to and learn from each other, and it makes for a story so full of joy and hope and, admittedly, a little bit of sadness.

I feel like the emotional impact this series had on me shaped my entire existence and my view of the world, and I know I’ll be returning to them time and time again for years to come! 

TW: none?! I don’t remember anything except the existential crisis resulting from reading about a utopia I’ll never get to live in 🙃