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Moss is a pilot aboard the Rusty Raccoon, a trash collection ship traveling through interstellar space. Moss is sleepwalking through existence, but when she stumbles across her supervisor Turnip attempting to flee the ship, she's forced to wake up. By happenstance and Moss's own hesitant cooperation, Turnip technically kidnaps Moss-legally speaking.
Using Turnip's engineering know-how and Moss's piloting expertise, they travel through the stars, stealing ships from the rich, dodging the Galactic United Peace Patrol Implementers, and enjoying all the absurdity that the universe has to offer. Moss doesn't know where Turnip is taking them, but discovering herself along the way is a worthy exchange.
Using Turnip's engineering know-how and Moss's piloting expertise, they travel through the stars, stealing ships from the rich, dodging the Galactic United Peace Patrol Implementers, and enjoying all the absurdity that the universe has to offer. Moss doesn't know where Turnip is taking them, but discovering herself along the way is a worthy exchange.
- GenresScience Fiction
228 pages, Paperback
Published September 18, 2024
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March 13, 2025
I would tag this "cozy," and "buddy comedy" and "road novel." And give it the subtitle, "Kidnapper's Guide to the Galaxy."
Moss, a spaceship pilot, catches Turnip, the ship's custodian, sneaking onto an escape pod. After a moment's deliberation, he tells her to join him. They set off on a journey whose destination only Turnip knows. It beats anything Moss has had planned, so she goes along for the ride. I enjoyed reading about the tight spots, clever escapes, and fanciful intergalactic stops that Moss and Turnip make. The end destination is a fun surprise that I don't want to spoil.
The book was light and fun, so my only complaint is similarly gentle: if it was set so far in the future, why was so much of the slang, music and cultural references (e.g. a ship with stoner vibes) still so 21st century? A minor quibble for 200 pages of solid entertainment.
Moss, a spaceship pilot, catches Turnip, the ship's custodian, sneaking onto an escape pod. After a moment's deliberation, he tells her to join him. They set off on a journey whose destination only Turnip knows. It beats anything Moss has had planned, so she goes along for the ride. I enjoyed reading about the tight spots, clever escapes, and fanciful intergalactic stops that Moss and Turnip make. The end destination is a fun surprise that I don't want to spoil.
The book was light and fun, so my only complaint is similarly gentle: if it was set so far in the future, why was so much of the slang, music and cultural references (e.g. a ship with stoner vibes) still so 21st century? A minor quibble for 200 pages of solid entertainment.
January 6, 2025
Such a fun story full of quirky characters, odd adventures, and a relatable, heartfelt theme.
March 12, 2025
If you're looking for a whimsical, playful, and delightfully crafted world, this is the book for you. Very heartwarming read with memorable characters. Can't wait to see what's next from Leanne Su!
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