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A Prayer for the Crown-Shy By Becky Chambers
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Binding: Paperback
Language: English
ISBN: 978-1250891266
Reader’s Age: Adults 18+ (Also Enjoyed by Mature Teens 13+)
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Author: Becky Chambers
Release Date: October 11, 2022
Genre: Fiction
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A Prayer for the Crown-Shy Paperback: The Beloved Monk & Robot Sequel by Becky Chambers
About the Book
A Prayer for the Crown-Shy is the second installment in Becky Chambers’ Monk & Robot series. It follows tea monk Sibling Dex and the curious robot Mosscap as they leave the countryside behind and head into the towns and cities of the moon Panga, still searching for an answer to one simple but enormous question: what do people actually need?
About the Author
Becky Chambers is an American science fiction writer known for building warm, character-driven worlds. She got her start after crowdfunding her debut novel, The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet, and has since earned nominations for the Hugo Award, the Locus Award, and the Arthur C. Clarke Award, along with a Hugo win for the first Monk & Robot book.
Who Is This Book For?
This paperback is perfect for readers who love quiet, character-focused science fiction without violence or high-stakes drama. If you enjoyed the first Monk & Robot book, or you simply want a story that feels like a warm cup of tea on a slow afternoon, this one is for you.
Quick question for young readers: have you ever wondered what a robot might ask if it were curious about people? That is exactly what Mosscap does in this book.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is A Prayer for the Crown-Shy a standalone book or part of a series?
It’s the second book in the Monk & Robot series, following A Psalm for the Wild-Built. Reading the first book helps, but the story is easy to follow either way.
What genre is A Prayer for the Crown-Shy?
It’s a solarpunk science fiction novella known for its hopeful, low-conflict tone. It’s a great pick if you want sci-fi without heavy action or darkness.
How long is the paperback edition?
The paperback runs about 152 pages, making it a quick, cozy read you can finish in one or two sittings.
| Weight | 150 g |
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| Dimensions | 21.5 × 14 × 2.9 cm |
Dex and Mosscap continue their travels, this time exploring busy villages and cities instead of open wilderness. Along the way, they meet new people, face new questions about purpose and belonging, and slowly piece together what humanity might really be missing. Readers walk away with a gentle reminder that having enough can matter more than having more, all wrapped in a story that feels like comfort rather than conflict.
