A review by skudiklier
A Closed and Common Orbit by Becky Chambers

dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

I really really liked this. It was different from the first book in the series, and less lighthearted for sure, but Becky Chambers is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors. The characters and worlds she builds are amazing and so well thought-out. This book had some darker/sadder elements than I'm used to with other books I've read by her, but not in a bad way. I can't wait to read the next one.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Slavery, Violence, Trafficking, and Dysphoria

Moderate: Animal cruelty, Child death, Confinement, Panic attacks/disorders, Forced institutionalization, Xenophobia, Blood, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Infertility, Mental illness, Excrement, Vomit, Colonisation, and War