Sam and Dan review Moss'd in Space by Rebecca Thorne.

SPOILER ALERT: This episode contains spoilers. We strongly recommend reading this book before listening.

Join us as we venture into cosy sci-fi with Moss'd in Space, a warm, low-stakes story that puts relationships, banter, and emotional comfort ahead of dramatic twists and high-stakes jeopardy. We discuss what defines a successful cosy read and whether a book designed to relax rather than challenge its audience needs to leave a lasting impression.

We dive into the developing relationship between Torian and Moss, exploring Moss's experiences of trauma and abandonment and the emotional growth at the heart of the story. We also discuss the absence of a traditional antagonist, the surprisingly small and local feel of its space setting, and why even potentially catastrophic events rarely create a genuine sense of danger.

From a cover and blurb that perhaps promise a different story to the one we actually get, to questions about stakes, sacrifice, and emotional depth, we explore why Moss'd in Space may not have the lasting impact of our favourite cosy reads—but still succeeds at being charming, comforting, and an extremely easy book to spend time with.

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