Prayer for the Crown-Shy
Prayer for the Crown-Shy is a 2022 trans fiction novella by Becky Chambers. Key subjects include monks, robots, gender-nonconforming people and friendship.
Open Library readers give it an average of 4.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, and 22 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 3 editions.
At about 149 pages, most readers finish it in 2–3 hours.
About Prayer for the Crown-Shy
After touring the rural areas of Panga, Sibling Dex (a Tea Monk of some renown) and Mosscap (a robot sent on a quest to determine what humanity really needs) turn their attention to the villages and cities of the little moon they call home. They hope to find the answers they seek, while making new friends, learning new concepts, and experiencing the entropic nature of the universe. Becky Chambers's new series continues to ask: in a world where people have what they want, does having more even matter?
Awards & lists
- ✦Nebula Awards 2023 — Best Novella (nominee)
- 🏆Locus Awards 2023 — Best Novella (winner)
Quick answers
Who wrote Prayer for the Crown-Shy?
Prayer for the Crown-Shy was written by Becky Chambers and first published in 2022.
What genre is Prayer for the Crown-Shy?
It is usually shelved as Transgender & Nonbinary Fiction.
How long is Prayer for the Crown-Shy?
The median edition has 149 pages, about 2–3 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to Prayer for the Crown-Shy?
Readers who like it often enjoy Finna, Ana on the Edge and When the Tiger Came Down the Mountain.
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