Noooooooo I hate to bust your bubble but this is officially the end of the series. What is the Aeluon color for devastation? The Galaxy, and the Ground Within was by far my favorite of them all. Honestly humans are the most boring characters, obviously because we know ourselves too well so Chambers took it upon herself to write an all alien cast which I 100% enjoyed.

Just the cultural differences of this story blew me away and I was on edge wanting to understand these characters inside and out. Ouloo is the owner of a stop shop were patrons can stay and relax as they wait for their turn to travel the tunnels. I admired Ouloo immensely, the way she made her home with love to accommodate all the universe and it's diversities. Definitely a staple our world should take on.

Reading Becky Chambers stories relaxes me in a way no other book has. And though I am in love with action, adventure, and political intrigue, the calm suggestive manner of this book was like coming home. Reminding me of a world that I wish to live in. Beings that, instead of taking offense and criticizing others, stop and try to evaluate the situation and even understand or except the others differences.

Absolutely loved the plot even though miniscule. I surprisingly laughed with happiness at the monotony of it all. The family dynamics alone had me intrigued so much I got annoyed when people interrupted my musings. Always I have picked apart the world. Wanting to see thru others eyes and understand things I seemingly could not. That's what this story gives you. Problems and cultural equations you never thought to puzzle out.

Larus lack of tech advancement, Akaraks age gaps, Aeluon vibration dances, Quelin language barrier. All these unique characteristics explained and sought out in different ways had me reorganizing my thoughts to fit a universe of information inside my head. I seriously don't know how Becky Chambers got into the mind space of 5 alien characters but she did it with an ease that I have begun to envy. I just wish this wasn't over but am looking forward to whatever Chambers comes out with next.

Completely enjoyed the wrap up of this world. Even though I could read on forever I wasn't left wanting. The connection the characters made and the way the author let you be apart of it all and me fighting back tears.

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