Okay after thinking about it some more I've figured out what I *actually* want: an escapist story prominently featuring characters who love and support each other.
Does anyone have suggestions?
@starkatt Have you read any Becky Chambers?
@starkatt https://www.otherscribbles.com/books
This is, for lack of a better world, the comfiest SF I've read in a long time. Intentional families finding their way in a really lovely and well-crafted universe.
Also: Pansexual polyamorous feathery-lizard ladies.
@starkatt Yeah, I had the same feeling. I was thankful there are two books at least! But now I need moooooore.
@emanate @indi holy shit, this passage is perfect https://awoo.space/media/gebHC5REnTfxHa43hso
@Oneironott @starkatt @indi
Yeah basically. :-D
@starkatt @indi The Long Way one first, it introduces the characters. A Closed is the sequel, largely. :-}