The Galaxy, and the Ground Within

"Loved this book and the entire series! "

"Loved it. If you have any interest in sci-fi go pickup and read anything by Becky Chambers"

"This was good.. it wasn’t like zomg amazing but it was a cute read. Once again BC just writes everyday stories about the inhabitants of her world and how they go about their day to day life. This last installment of the Wayfarer series felt like an ode to how different a being can be and how those differences can bring them together for a common cause. Speaker and her twin travel the galaxies without a home planet to call their own. Therefore they go about forging a home in a space (physical and otherwise) that doesn’t understand them and seems, doesn’t want to be bothered to help them make/find/fix them a home. Roveq was exiled from his home planet for voicing what he felt was right. Losing not only his part of the galaxy but his family along the way, and the source of who he felt he was. Pei is both fighting for her home, and her species while also quietly fighting for her own personal happiness, taboo as it may seem. Ouloo lives on a rock, on the side of this vast space highway, trying to provide for her guests as best she can, while also raising a teenager. Tupo is still just trying to figure out their limbs and yet, inadvertently creates a cohesive, functioning unit out of this “odd” fivesome. They overcome societal obstacles and personal challenges in the only way that beings from opposing sides of the galaxy can do, they stumble while trying to see each other, but do it anyway; and manage to reach milestones. Something as simple as having breakfast with a friend, consoling a parent who is going through the unthinkable, doing the right thing despite the old “that’s how it’s always been done” adage, or helping an acquaintance reach a difficult decision. These 5 characters all share everything from culture, to hatred for each other, to fully becoming a found family. Always my ultimate all time favorite trope lol. Overall, I am sad that this series is over, but immensely glad that it happened."

"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.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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. <br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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."

"As excellent as all the last in the Wayfarer series!"

"What a fantastic exploration of the species that Becky Chambers has created! After setup and character introduction, it was hard for me to put the book down. Satisfying ending. Thank you Becky :)"

"i bought this as soon as it came out but it sat on my TBR pile for a few months. glad i let it simmer til i was ready for it. a lovely story of folks trying to help and understand their quite different neighbors while they are all in lockdown. "

"TUPOOOO"

"I love all her work!"

"So sad this series is complete but can’t wait for next books!"