It seems to be the smallest, simplest books that teach us so much. Psalm for the Wild Built is a comfort for those trying to find something out of life, even when it feels like we have all we could ever need. I found myself really relating to Dex, being in a position I really enjoy, and yet still find a lack of fulfillment. It made their journey all the more meaningful to me with them also being nonbinary being another way for me to connect with them.

The treatment of the robots gaining awareness concept is also incredibly refreshing, as they are allowed their autonomy without any fear of an uprising or really any aggression from the human end. It really makes you think about the lack of agency of robots in other sci fi titles and how it ties into their placement within the genre as a whole, but that's another discussion. Usually I am incredibly picky about sci-fi titles, something about the stories just don't vibe with me, but Psalm is one of the fair few I loved from beginning to end. 

Chambers' writing style allows the story to have its emotional, resonating moments while also carrying a bit of humor. I love when authors can find a way to swear within their voice without it taking you out of the story and using it sparingly as a way to express frustration or exhaustion. If anything, the pacing at the beginning is a bit wonky, as we jump from Dex switching vocations and finding the adjustment a bit difficult, only for them to become suddenly an expert after a period of time in the next chapter. I think showing a bit of that struggle may have made the end message even stronger, but it didn't lessen it in any way. Following that, the story evens out beautifully.

Check this one out when you're feeling a bit aimless in life or when drinking a nice cup of tea.