A thought-provoking allegory for navigating through life and finding oneself. Sublime work of show, don't tell.

Rated 4.75 stars.

This isn't a novella you read- it's a story you experience.

In SPACE STATION, we follow the narrator as they explore a space station that offers many different experiences, from a supernova to environments that don't make sense. It feels like a reflection on life and a suggestion for direction all at once, and it remains beautiful all throughout the entire novella.

"I got Lost on a journey to the center of a planet, but I made it back before the dinosaurs could eat me."

The events and experiences in SPACE STATION make no sense and absolute sense all at once. The writing is beautiful, which gives a dreamlike atmosphere to the entire novella. It was often caught up in the description of each sphere as the writing was so descriptive and so beautiful that each environment was perfectly described. I lingered in a few of the short chapters because I wanted to remain in the experience.

"Even if I couldn’t control everything, I could still try, and perhaps that was the meaning of existence."

I really feel like SPACE STATION would be an excellent book for a book club or anyone wanting to discuss the novella. I think there are many ways people can receive this book, whether its an allegory for life, mental health, or even religion. It left me with hope- hope for the world, hope for how I exist in it, and hope for how I can navigate the future. This was my first experience reading K.R. Gadeken, but it will not be my last.

Thank you to NetGalley for a copy of this ARC in exchange for my honest review

So I don’t feel like the blurb was accurate in terms of priming my expectations for the book. That being said I ended up beyond loving it anyway.

I understood what was happening even though nothing felt explained literally, and yet I am at a complete loss as how to explain it someone else? But I will be telling everyone to read this, especially because it almost made me cry which is a hell of a feat.

This was a really good short story. The concept of swapping out memories, good or bad, it’s so interesting. I like the examples of what could happen that were given in this book it was unique concept and well done.

Thank you to NetGalley, to the author, and to the publisher for this complimentary ARC in exchange for my honest review!!!

An adult reimagining of Alice in Wonderland set in the vastness of space. Our unnamed protagonist navigates a labyrinthine space station, where every room opens the door to a new, surreal adventure. The story is well-paced, blending cosmic wonder with poignant moments of heart.

An intergalactic "Alice in Wonderland" for adults. Our unnamed main character is travelling through a Space Station, where every room begets a new adventure. Well-paced with an undercurrent of heart.