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

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

Been putting off reading this for a few years because I knew it would be emotional. Picked it first up when I was going through a period of life where I had lost my core social group and questioning my identity. I couldn't read it. Coming back to it now, comfortably out as a trans/enby person in therapy, gosh I don't have words for this story! Seeing what both Sydra and Pepper go through, the growth and trials they go through, made me mutter so many times "oh honey, I've been there, you will be okay". And I think that's my biggest takeaway, you will be okay. Love the cast, love Becky Chambers story telling 🥰
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