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This is really a 4.5 for me. As this series has progressed, the writing has been better and better. Once again, the author has been able to mix a vast, epochal scale, with a small, intimate story. It was optimistic at its core, despite being riddled with pessimism.

If you like (extremely) hard sci-fi, this whole series is wonderful.

I don't know what I thought about this book. There were times where I thought it was too unfocused, but then I was enjoying the story. I may need to read up more on what it means, but taking it at face value, it's enjoyable.

An interesting book. The author stresses gentleness and flexibility, things I don't think I've heard from other people in this space. She also goes beyond just "cleaning," but touches on other areas of care in one's life.

I would rank this book up with [b:Introduction to the Devout Life|398834|Introduction to the Devout Life|Francis de Sales|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1348376068l/398834.SY75.jpg|388282]. While that book was more practical in nature, this book is more spiritual. It was difficult to get into at first, but it hooked me about 1/3 through. If you're starting on a faith journey, I highly recommend Devout Life first, then followed by this book. I know it will stick with me far into the future.

A good adaptation. It doesn't shy away from the more intense parts of the story.

A fun, great coffee table book to flip through.

Fun quick read.

A fun follow-up to the first Redwall book. Much more violent outing though, and the enemies were at times a bit too dense. I liked it overall, and has me excited for the next book in the series.

A decent mystery/ action book. I enjoyed it for the most part, but there were times when the characters seem to get a little jumbled in the writing. It may be a cultural thing for me, or I couldn't recall everybody, but that was the only hang up for me. The plot was solid, and kept me engaged.

MUCH better than the first book in the series. The author was able to weave grandiose fantastical situations, with small personal intimate ones. The first book was hard sci-fi, and this one is even harder. I had an issue with the time skips in the first book, but this one was executed much better in my mind.

A fun read. Some of the action or consequences are a bit contrived, but that didn't lessen my enjoyment.

Very good hard sci-fi book. The world building was excellent, especially the FTL solution. There were a couple of clunky moments, but I'd put this on par with Card and Weir, as far as plausibility and my enjoyment are concerned.