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Cosmically Insignificant
Cosmically Insignificant follows Terra, a young scientist from the year 4052 with a not-so-promising future. The human race is on the verge of extinction and Terra thinks she has the solution. But when a lab accident catapults her back 2000 years, she finds herself in the middle of an unfamiliar land. A 1923 Chicago Speakeasy shrouded in mystery and promise with cleaner air than Terra had ever breathed and Eva, The Midnight Caboose's lead singer and an aspiring biologist. Join Eva and Terra on their romantic adventure as they discover not only how to save humanity, but their places within it.
328 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 1, 2023
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A.J. Beck
1 book2 followersA.J. Beck (any pronouns) is an avid fan of matcha, dogs, and contemplating the meaning of existence. When not writing, they love to play rhythm games and not sleep. But mostly, they write, for the love of writing and because there's stories to tell. They dream of a time where everyone feels included and can find their place, no matter how unbelievable it may seem, and they hope that people can find that in their books, just like they have in writing them.
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June 28, 2023
While reading Cosmically Insignificant, my favorite quote from Stardust was stuck in my head. “All those wars. Pain, lies, hate... It made me want to turn away and never look down again. But when I see the way that mankind loves... You could search to the furthest reaches of the universe and never find anything more beautiful.”
Cosmically Insignificant is a book about science, time travel, and romance but also about humankind and the way we have continued to live and love over the years and will continue to do so. “We, collectively, as the human race, have done more good than evil. Even soldiers take a break to sing at night, even politicians return to their families for the holidays, even the most evil soul imaginable had a mother, father, partner, sibling, child, friend, anyone that they loved, even if it had not been reciprocated.”
Besides the themes, Cosmically Insignificant has some great characters. Terra and Eva are unique protagonists who could easily stand on their own but, despite the over 2000 year time difference, stand even stronger as a pair. After a chance of fate (or is it?) brings them together in 1923, the two work together to save the future of humankind using their own niches of intelligence, their strength, and their hope for humanity. The side characters like Iris and Ruby are multi-dimensional characters living out their own lives and stories simultaneously even if not the main focus. Side note: I would die for Ruby.
All in all, this book took me a while to read only at the fault of my schedule. It kept me captivated throughout and reading any chance I could (and some I shouldn’t’ve). I can’t wait to see what A.J. Beck has in store for the future!
Cosmically Insignificant is a book about science, time travel, and romance but also about humankind and the way we have continued to live and love over the years and will continue to do so. “We, collectively, as the human race, have done more good than evil. Even soldiers take a break to sing at night, even politicians return to their families for the holidays, even the most evil soul imaginable had a mother, father, partner, sibling, child, friend, anyone that they loved, even if it had not been reciprocated.”
Besides the themes, Cosmically Insignificant has some great characters. Terra and Eva are unique protagonists who could easily stand on their own but, despite the over 2000 year time difference, stand even stronger as a pair. After a chance of fate (or is it?) brings them together in 1923, the two work together to save the future of humankind using their own niches of intelligence, their strength, and their hope for humanity. The side characters like Iris and Ruby are multi-dimensional characters living out their own lives and stories simultaneously even if not the main focus. Side note: I would die for Ruby.
All in all, this book took me a while to read only at the fault of my schedule. It kept me captivated throughout and reading any chance I could (and some I shouldn’t’ve). I can’t wait to see what A.J. Beck has in store for the future!
July 10, 2023
Rating: 5+ Stars!
How I found it: Twitter #booksworthreading hashtag.
It is a widely acknowledged truth that the #booksworthreading hashtag does not always contain booksworthreading, although I am often willing to give them a try if they are included in the KU subscription.
It’s also true that I don’t write reviews. Sorry! I just struggle when searching for things to say that no one else hadn’t said before me.
That is not the case with Cosmically Insignificant. While this book does not roar with popularity, it should. It contains flawed but engaging characters, a strong plot that moves forward with the romance, and world building that is very subtle with it’s overall immerse dive. The characters feel like they truly are human, which is a very high achievement and something I have noticed a lot of indie authors struggle with.
I look forward to seeing what A.J. Beck has planned for the future. I hope their work is picked up by a traditional publisher someday and then it can receive the love and recognition it deserves.
How I found it: Twitter #booksworthreading hashtag.
It is a widely acknowledged truth that the #booksworthreading hashtag does not always contain booksworthreading, although I am often willing to give them a try if they are included in the KU subscription.
It’s also true that I don’t write reviews. Sorry! I just struggle when searching for things to say that no one else hadn’t said before me.
That is not the case with Cosmically Insignificant. While this book does not roar with popularity, it should. It contains flawed but engaging characters, a strong plot that moves forward with the romance, and world building that is very subtle with it’s overall immerse dive. The characters feel like they truly are human, which is a very high achievement and something I have noticed a lot of indie authors struggle with.
I look forward to seeing what A.J. Beck has planned for the future. I hope their work is picked up by a traditional publisher someday and then it can receive the love and recognition it deserves.
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