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marusinp's review against another edition
5.0
So witty and optimistic, wow! You should read this one just for the joy of it.
nswigert's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
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? Yes
3.75
This book used sci-fi tropes to portray mental health issues in a way that seemed relatable. Most of the book was pretty serious, but the topics never became overwhelming.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Dysphoria and Eating disorder
Moderate: Animal death, Child abuse, Child death, and Violence
sarahboudereads's review against another edition
5.0
Hit me right in the feels. The vibes are different from the first one but still familiar. Learning so much about humanity through an alien/AI scope and i love it.
ghostofwhenever's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
tense
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
4.25
I was very hesitant for the first several chapters because I didn't realize this was an anthology series, and I loved the crew from the 1st book. That being said, this book quickly grew on me, as a story showing the mirrored stories of coming into personhood, one a cloned slave girl, and the other an ai in a person shaped body. It becomes very heartwarming as they discover passions and interests, especially as they overcome frustrations they have with personhood. I figured out the twist before the reveal, but the reveal is still very good.
sternfrl613's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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? Yes
5.0
unicorn's review
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
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? Yes
5.0
even_steven's review against another edition
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
DNF. It wasn’t for me. I really enjoyed the first book in the series, but this one plodded along. There’s a thread of optimism and good vibes throughout, which is no bad thing, but there is virtually no plot to string it all on. The two main characters’ parallel life stories are sentimental and sweet, but they’re almost achingly saccharine. The relationship between Jane and Owl just made me think of a daycare centre. Descriptions of what a ‘pocket knife’ is and what ‘propulsion’ means just got a bit tedious. Hopefully, the next books in the series are a return to form.
louisallama's review against another edition
Up to p158, Sidra's pov.
I will come back to this, it's just the stars can't do it, not today
I will come back to this, it's just the stars can't do it, not today
amschelly153's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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? No
5.0
I want this series to live in my memory banks forever. Becky writes such kind stories.
Content Warnings
Minor: Slavery, Injury/Injury detail, Child abuse, and Abandonment
brandilion's review against another edition
5.0
I thought this book would take a different direction than it did more than once. At first, I wanted it to be another adventure with the original wayfarers crew, and it wasn't. Second, I thought Lovelace/Sidra would be the primary focus. And while the AI is a major viewpoint, I really think the most interesting bits were Pepper's. I admit that I cry easily, but this book brought good tears. Great story. Great characters. Cool setting.