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The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet
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March 1, 2019
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March 31, 2019
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Mariana Duarte
Dec 04, 2023 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
I was told this book had a slow plot and this was definitely true. Still I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know these characters in a relatively low stakes environment, and by the end I was celebrating and mourning with them in equal measure. I'm a bit sad that the next books won't follow the same characters, but I'm also excited what other adventures await. ...more
Kat
I love this book, and I love this series. This is a book that I think about a lot - I want to know these characters. Like. In real life. Where can I find an irl Sissix? Or Dr Chef? Or Kizzy? I want these characters to be my friends.

This is a book that you can read for comfort. Settle down somewhere cozy. Grab a warm drink (I had hot chocolate!) and immerse yourself in the lives of the crew of The Wayfarer as they attempt to punch a hole in space.

-Rosemary, the newcomer, a human running away from
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Roisin
Mar 18, 2018 rated it it was amazing
Upbeat gay space novel, with enough adventure and sadness to not be smushy. Loved reading the genuinely different perspectives and cultures. <3
Emma
Mar 10, 2019 rated it it was amazing
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Matt Amery
Aug 02, 2025 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
Otiggerifico
Sep 19, 2024 rated it it was amazing
Jade Love
May 07, 2019 marked it as to-read
Robs
Jun 23, 2019 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition