A Prayer for the Crown-Shy

For anyone who wants to take a short detour from their lives ❤️

4.5 stars. I liked this book quite a bit more than the first. The message of both is extremely heavy handed, but it's a really great reflection of humanity. Both your own and as a whole.

There's no central conflict and no traditional arc. I found myself worrying when something would happen that would traditionally lead to something to be overcome. It was refreshing to have a drama-free story.

It was a reminder to be present. It shows how simple it is to be inclusive and conscientious and how universal some experiences are. I think the heavy handedness works in this case.

Effortlessly light as a leaf on the wind, and yet deeply contemplative like a heavy book of philosophy.

I'm really underwhelmed by this book. It's all about philosophy but it's so basic and on the nose that I didn't learn anything by it.

I also don't understand why all people aren't vegetarian or vegan in this utopian world. And overall, a lot of the world didn't make sense and wasn't well explained. Moreover, I don't think that everyone would choose to live in poly relationships. I agree that an ideal society is all about community but more in a platonic way.

Basically, I only enjoyed the parts of the book that resembled the first installment of the series which were far and few between.

Andra och avslutande delen i Monk and Robot-duologin. Lika fin som första, en vänlig framtid.

An amazing continuation of Dex and Mosscap's story as they return to civilization. This book retains and explores the beauty of the world Chambers built, making it, in my opinion, a wonderful read for anyone is search of a Solarpunk book.

I gave it three stars because the writing is engaging, which is hard enough to achieve when nothing happens, but the irritation both these Monk & Robot novelettes provoked in me almost pushed me towards the single star.
This is not the solarpunk I want. Hopeful, optimist and positive don't mean oblivious. A Utopia should always be a mirror to our society, not an escapist haven.

A great read whenever you ned a dose of optimism.

As Mosscap learns about an extremely nice human culture, his freindship with Dex grows stronger.

I like fish out of watter characters and Mosscap's enthusiasm is contagious.

Dex is less vulnerable now and has no problem assuming the responsible adult role.

I wish there was at least a bit of conflict to resolve.

Would get a sixth star if it were like twice as long. So.... good it's not because I can't put a sixth star anyway?

A heart-warming book, touching on many subjects of consciousness, ethics and the world. However, while a thin veneer of story is of course ok to carry these discussions, the world is just too naive and unreal, everyone is just nice and then they have discussions. Furthermore, even combining the first and second book would still not feel like a completed story, so splitting this into two feels a little rip-offy.

E-galley received from NetGalley in return for an honest review.

A Prayer for the Crown-Shy follows Sibling Dex and Mosscap the Robot as they travel the human portion of their moon to ask what it is, exactly, that humans need.

A Prayer for the Crown-Shy is a balm and a joy. This book confronts a particular kind of despair for the future that is so easy to fall into in our world. The friendship between Dex and Mosscap offers hope and belief that isn't simple or strained, but nuanced and complicated.

This series is a love song to platonic, life-altering relationships and to the real possibility of a better future after apocalyptic selfishness.

I want to thank Becky Chambers for these books because they heal something in me.