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youpie's review
adventurous
informative
inspiring
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
neblig's review
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
coriandercilantro's review
the writing in the stories just didn't grab me which is a shame bc i love solarpunk
danthequeer's review
3.0
Caught Root: 3/5 ⭐️
The Spider and the Stars: 4/5 ⭐️
Riot of the Wind and Sun: 2/5 ⭐️
Fyrewall: 3/5 ⭐️
Watch Out, Red Crusher!: 2/5 ⭐️
The Call of the Wold: 2/5 ⭐️
Camping with City Boy: 2/3 ⭐️
A Field of Sapphires and Sunshine: 2/5 ⭐️
Midsummer Night's Heist: 2/5 ⭐️
The Heavenly Dreams of Mechanical Trees: 4/5 ⭐️
New Siberia: 3/5 ⭐️
Grover: Case #C09 920, "The Most Dangerous Blend": 2/5 ⭐️
Amber Waves: 2/5 ⭐️
Grow, Give, Repeat: 2/5 ⭐️
Cable Town Delivery: 2/5 ⭐️
Women of White Water: 2/5 ⭐️
Under the Northern Lights: 2/5 ⭐️
The Spider and the Stars: 4/5 ⭐️
Riot of the Wind and Sun: 2/5 ⭐️
Fyrewall: 3/5 ⭐️
Watch Out, Red Crusher!: 2/5 ⭐️
The Call of the Wold: 2/5 ⭐️
Camping with City Boy: 2/3 ⭐️
A Field of Sapphires and Sunshine: 2/5 ⭐️
Midsummer Night's Heist: 2/5 ⭐️
The Heavenly Dreams of Mechanical Trees: 4/5 ⭐️
New Siberia: 3/5 ⭐️
Grover: Case #C09 920, "The Most Dangerous Blend": 2/5 ⭐️
Amber Waves: 2/5 ⭐️
Grow, Give, Repeat: 2/5 ⭐️
Cable Town Delivery: 2/5 ⭐️
Women of White Water: 2/5 ⭐️
Under the Northern Lights: 2/5 ⭐️
gondorgirl's review
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
jasoncomely's review
5.0
These sci-fi short stories are a breath of unpolluted air. This is a genre I hope to read more of.
blerdgirlromance's review
adventurous
hopeful
informative
inspiring
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Overall, a fantastic anthology filled with sumptuous worldbuilding and fresh ideas surrounding a post-climate change (and in some cases post-capitalist) world where societies have come together to fashion existences where nature and technology work in balance.
The first short story, "Caught Root" drew me in immediately and it's only around the middle that the spirit of Solarpunk seems to get a little lost. Hang in there and see it through and the anthology picks back up in its expansive exploration of daily life, adventure, travel, exploration, and - in some cases- finding love.
Glass and Gardens is a great way to get back into reading if you've been in a bit of a slump and my personal short story faves were:
Caught Root
The Spider and the Stars
Fyrewall
The Heavenly Dreams of Mechanical Trees
New Siberia
Cabletown Delivery
Women of White Water
Under the Northern Lights
The first short story, "Caught Root" drew me in immediately and it's only around the middle that the spirit of Solarpunk seems to get a little lost. Hang in there and see it through and the anthology picks back up in its expansive exploration of daily life, adventure, travel, exploration, and - in some cases- finding love.
Glass and Gardens is a great way to get back into reading if you've been in a bit of a slump and my personal short story faves were:
Caught Root
The Spider and the Stars
Fyrewall
The Heavenly Dreams of Mechanical Trees
New Siberia
Cabletown Delivery
Women of White Water
Under the Northern Lights
knittyreader's review
5.0
I received a free copy through Netgalley in return for an honest review.
The short stories in this book are light, bright and optimistic. That does not mean everything is easy and perfect. It does mean they are full of hope.
Off course, as always with short stories, there were stories that resonated with me better than others. I did like them all, and feel motivated by them to look into the future.
The short stories in this book are light, bright and optimistic. That does not mean everything is easy and perfect. It does mean they are full of hope.
Off course, as always with short stories, there were stories that resonated with me better than others. I did like them all, and feel motivated by them to look into the future.
tinynavajo's review
4.0
Optimistic
An optimistic look in a world where green energy is the focus. It is a world that I hope we will eventually be able to turn to in order to keep this planet of ours alive.
An optimistic look in a world where green energy is the focus. It is a world that I hope we will eventually be able to turn to in order to keep this planet of ours alive.