This months read took us a little time to warm up to. Andy Weir definitely doesn’t hold back on the hard science, and several of us found the early chapters dense enough to slow down the reading journey.

Once the story settled in, about two thirds of the way through, we finally got invested. Especially by the unexpected and heartwarming relationship at the core of the book, Ryland Grace and Rocky stole the show, with Rocky easily becoming our favourite character.

As much as we loved the ending, we all agreed that we wanted to know more about what happened back on earth.

This book definitely sparked a lively discussion.

If you can push through the heavy science, this one rewards you with a clever, emotional, and surprisingly charming adventure.

2025