Moss'd In Space

I did not expect for Moss to steal my heart completely. But then again - sentient plants with snark and emotional needs are my spirit ... plant. Moss'd in Space is cozy sci-fi at its finest. We have found family, healthcare, bureaucracy, queer rep, a spaceship with feelings, and enough humor to keep even the heavier themes from becoming overwhelming. And then there's Moss. Snarky. Dramatic. Clingy. Lonely. Endlessly lovable. I would protect this sentient ball of goo with my entire being. What surprised me most is how much depth hides beneath the humor. This is a story about belonging, about being seen, and about finding people who choose to stay. The relationships are the heart of the book. While there is romance, the found family dynamic is what it's about. The pace is definitely on the slower side, and if you're looking for a fast-moving space adventure, this might not be the book for you. For me, though, it felt like exactly the right speed to fall in love with the characters. The audiobook is just perfection. Experiencing this with this excellent narration is something I didn't want to miss. Superb voices and all the emotions and humor transported perfectly. 4.5/5 stars Thank you @netgalley and @macmillan.audio for the eARC! #MossdInSpace #NetGalley #Bookstagram #MacAudio2026

“I have heard good things about ‘dreams’, although it is strange you hallucinate vividly each night and claim it is healthy.” Moss’d in Space is a wonderful cozy SciFi story that includes some of my favorite things: space travel, great humour and - best of all - a lovable, snarky and hilarious sentient plant named Moss (and a FMC that is equally quick-witted!). The author stated that she was inspired by Murderbot, which I can totally see but I love the direction she took Moss from there! I do see some of Murderbot’s characteristics in Moss but also, it feels a bit like a mix of a golden retriever and a cat - it is ready and waiting for praise, loves you, but judges you nonetheless. :D The book focuses on Torian Razner, our FMC, who has just bought her very first starship. What she didn’t expect when buying said starship in order to leave the space station was acquiring a sentient life support system that has abandonment issues along with it. Now she’s traveling through space with a new buddy and even though all’s not well, at least she’s not alone in her quest. Overall I found all of the characters to be very likeable, the story had a very nice flow and I nearly read it in one sitting because I didn’t want to put it down. The humour was very well done, the story cozy but included several emotional or tense sections as well. I already can’t wait to reunite with these characters in the sequel and I’m so happy that R. Thorne decided to write a cozy story in space! Thank you Netgalley and PanMacMillan/TOR for providing me with this advanced readers copy!