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amandasbrews's Reviews (454)
Gosh, this story made me feel like I was a part of the forest as well. Somehow I felt like I could feel what the forest feels. That i was drip-drip-dripping dew too. The whole thing was so pretty I couldn't put it down and basically read it in one sitting.
I wish it were a rainy day read with a view of nature, that would have been absolute bliss.
I wish it were a rainy day read with a view of nature, that would have been absolute bliss.
Weird, dark, interesting. I, uh, wanted to like it more, but maybe I just didn't get it?
**Updating this review just to say this is officially published!!! YAY GO SI CLARKE and go check this out :)**
WOW! This book really surprised me. The promise of a diverse cast really caught my attention, and Si Clarke ABSOLUTELY delivered.
This beautifully queer civilization on Mars was absolutely delightful to read about. I initially thought there wasn't enough action, but as I continued, I realized that my desire for more action is simply because I'm not used to just delightful sci-fi books. There WAS action, just not the kind that I expected. I was also initially overwhelmed by characters, because there were so many. By the end, however, I was so happy that there were so many characters, because they were all a practice in acceptance.
It's incredibly clear that Clarke put a lot of work and thought into this book and how the colony should work. It did not go unnoticed or unappreciated! There are references in the back about the research done to create Devon Island, which was so awesome to see and understand!
This was just a lovely story of humanity surviving and thriving socially even after we've had to leave our beautiful home on Earth. We learn to move on, and we learn to accept each other. Delightful! By the end I was just smiling to myself about all of it. :) I really felt like I was there, building the colony through the mears with them!
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
WOW! This book really surprised me. The promise of a diverse cast really caught my attention, and Si Clarke ABSOLUTELY delivered.
This beautifully queer civilization on Mars was absolutely delightful to read about. I initially thought there wasn't enough action, but as I continued, I realized that my desire for more action is simply because I'm not used to just delightful sci-fi books. There WAS action, just not the kind that I expected. I was also initially overwhelmed by characters, because there were so many. By the end, however, I was so happy that there were so many characters, because they were all a practice in acceptance.
It's incredibly clear that Clarke put a lot of work and thought into this book and how the colony should work. It did not go unnoticed or unappreciated! There are references in the back about the research done to create Devon Island, which was so awesome to see and understand!
This was just a lovely story of humanity surviving and thriving socially even after we've had to leave our beautiful home on Earth. We learn to move on, and we learn to accept each other. Delightful! By the end I was just smiling to myself about all of it. :) I really felt like I was there, building the colony through the mears with them!
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
This was a strong 4 stars for me until the end, now I need to decompress, I don't even know what this did to me but I think it was good
I feel like I need to give this to everyone I know
This was such a lovely little love story! It completely has cozy "rainy day" vibe, perfect to read on a cold day with a warm cup of tea (or coffee) while curled up in a blanket. I read this basically in one sitting, on a cold morning, curled in a blanket, drinking coffee and it was pure bliss.
Katz really manages to give such human emotions and experiences to Sal, without ever letting you forget she is a robot. She is simultaneously a robot and a person, no question. The best expressions of love in books are when the characters inspire each other to live, and that's truly what happens here. Absolutely delightful!
Katz really manages to give such human emotions and experiences to Sal, without ever letting you forget she is a robot. She is simultaneously a robot and a person, no question. The best expressions of love in books are when the characters inspire each other to live, and that's truly what happens here. Absolutely delightful!
5 interdimensional, gut-wrenching, incredibly human stars
Read my full review HERE.
Do you really know who you are until you are pushed to limits you didn't even know existed?
Big Takeaway
This book feels less like science fiction and more like a speculative fiction. The science fiction element was to pose questions rather than to be the focus. The characters are a wonderful reminder that we are all human, even the people capitalism leaves behind. This book stole my heart, what a great way to start 2021!
Read my full review HERE.
Do you really know who you are until you are pushed to limits you didn't even know existed?
Big Takeaway
This book feels less like science fiction and more like a speculative fiction. The science fiction element was to pose questions rather than to be the focus. The characters are a wonderful reminder that we are all human, even the people capitalism leaves behind. This book stole my heart, what a great way to start 2021!
Incredible -- I need to read this 5 more times.
Jan 2022 update: In case anyone is looking for a good short nonfic this year, i recommend this one very highly! I'm about to do a reread soon.
Jan 2022 update: In case anyone is looking for a good short nonfic this year, i recommend this one very highly! I'm about to do a reread soon.
