A review by marywahlmeierbracciano
A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective relaxing medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

A Psalm for the Wild-Built is a lovely, cozy, optimistic cli-fi story that made me cry from feeling seen.  Sibling Dex—a non-binary tea monk, very talented at helping people process through tea and time—is having a quarter-life crisis.  They enjoy what they do but can’t help but feel like something’s missing—a purpose?  In walks Mosscap, a robot with a fauna affinity, built from the parts of others, whose quest is to answer the question, What do people need?  These two cuties go on a journey together, searching for meaning in the divine.  A soft, beautiful parable that you’ll want to reread.