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glutenfree_nonbinary_heehee's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
However, I left the book just wondering…why? I never really understood why the characters did what they did or why
The recordings from Alexandria’s mother in space were so interesting, and honestly made it sound so harrowing that I couldn’t believe Ryann would still want to go to space after hearing all of that. Again, we were told she did, not shown, so it was very hard to believe.
Additionally, I known I might not be the target audience as I’m white and didn’t grow up in a space similar to Ryann, but I can’t stand the way her and her friends treated Alexandria and each other before they were in the friend group together. It was hard to listen to at points. I can see the angle the author was going for, but it just reminded me of the “oh that boy is picking on you because he likes you” trope in a way.
There were a lot of things I enjoyed about the book, but I did walk away feeling generally “meh.”
Moderate: Sexual assault and Violence
Minor: Bullying, Mental illness, Grief, Death of parent, and Alcohol
otakatoe3's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Bullying, Drug use, Sexual assault, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Abandonment, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
nightstitch96's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Moderate: Bullying, Sexual assault, Violence, Death of parent, and Abandonment
Minor: Drug use and Alcohol
allyg_10's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Moderate: Sexual assault, Death of parent, and Abandonment
Minor: Grief
talonsontypewriters's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
Moderate: Bullying, Death, Sexual assault, Violence, Medical content, Grief, Death of parent, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Minor: Addiction, Drug use, Homophobia, Racism, Suicide, Pregnancy, and Lesbophobia
stories's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The dedication was powerful, and I was captivated by page 6. Troubled teens, astronomy, misfits, kindness and hope hope hope hope hope.
Everyone had complex motivations and character depth (even if I still feel there are some unanswered questions around Alexandria’s dad). Problems don’t get magically solved, and good intentions are no guarantee, but goodness it’s a feel good affair.
The printing of the physical book is intriguing, until all at once it is, instead, captivating.
I wish (Spoilers)
That said, my heart was in my throat to the final page: when do characters like these get happy endings, truly?
I never saw the penultimate paragraph coming
[Characters contexts and complexities probably too old for 5/6 but good for highschool. Characters are 17-18. Clean language]
Moderate: Sexual assault and Violence
Minor: Bullying, Drug use, Car accident, Death of parent, Alcohol, and Classism
periwinkle_flora's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Bullying and Sexual assault
basementofbooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Minor: Bullying, Sexual assault, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
k_underthestars's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Not a lot of stories get me to shut of my structure-analysis-brain like this one did. I couldn't tell you one thought I had about plot or character or pacing. I wasn't thinking about it. It never occurred to me to think about it. I just let the words happen to me.
I don't know how to review this book and I don't know who to recommend it to. I do know I will be buying a copy. I loved it.
Moderate: Sexual assault, Suicide, Car accident, and Alcohol
chippyreads's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Bullying, Death of parent, and Abandonment
Moderate: Physical abuse and Sexual assault
Minor: Addiction, Suicidal thoughts, Medical content, and Alcohol