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A Prayer for the Crown-Shy by Becky Chambers
3.75
adventurous emotional funny hopeful informative lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Just like its predecessor, Chambers writes super feelgood and pleasant work, though it isn't devoid of introspection and Dex's themes of struggling with depression. This focuses more on Dex and Mosscap's relationship and how it grows; it's sort of unspoken that they love each other deeply, though that isn't necessarily a romantic or platonic thing. Perhaps something in between? They're both so queer in their gender identity, but also in their relationships. The silly parts and the humour are always welcome, and balance out the deep and quiet moments. I appreciate those. In such an anticapitalist world, of course Dex still falls into the trap that they feel they need to have a reason to be depressed/in a slump/to need a break.

It's just not true. If you need to run into the forest for a bit, do it. ^_^ And meet a slightly homo robot on the way.