A lovely, cosy sci-fi book for fans of Becky Chambers!

Did I automatically know I would fall in love with a book about a space archeologist/archivist who travels around with their brother and cat? Yes. I'm a sucker for a sibling relationship and am always here for spacefaring cats. What I didn't expect from this book was the deep insight into grief, selflessness, and self-discovery. Were the pacing and story a little uneven? Sure. But The Last Gifts of the Universe is a short book that packs a real emotional punch. You'll finish it in a day, but you'll be thinking about it long after.