Finished reading: A Closed and Common Orbit by Becky Chambers 📚
I liked The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet the first time I read it, then I wasn’t as keen the second time. It just seemed too overly-wholesome and “quirky” the second time.
Having just finished the sequel I think maybe for me there’s a time and a place for these books. They don’t have fast-paced plots or danger on every page, they’re just nice people doing what they’re doing, and generally getting along with each other. At the moment I think that type of gentleness is just what I needed, so I enjoyed this a lot.
If you’re feeling cynical, I might suggest not picking up this series at that moment. When you’re in the mood for some cosy sci-fi loveliness, then give it a go.