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ralphiereads76's review against another edition
4.0
The audiobook is read by Zoboi, and I highly recommend experiencing the story this way! As a MG debut, I thought she did a wonderful job of reminding me what it's like to be in the mind of a 5th grade kiddo. At times, I wondered if the main character was supposed to be on the Autism spectrum, but Zoboi stayed vague about that. Did anyone else wonder about this?
hayleybeale's review against another edition
2.0
Summer, 1984 and Ebony-Grace has been sent from Alabama to stay with her father in Harlem, where she struggles to fit in, preferring her fantasy Space world instead. Though the author effectively evokes the spirit of the times, I thought the plot was muddled and the resolution was problematic. See my full review here.
Reviewed from an ARC.
Reviewed from an ARC.
librarianboy's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
calamitywindpetal's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Misogyny, Racism, and Sexism
Minor: Drug use and Sexual content
tealeafbooks's review against another edition
3.0
I do recommend this in audiobook form. Ibi Zoboi narrates.
brandifox's review against another edition
Zoboi is a tremendous word smith and compelling storyteller. I don’t know how much a middle grade reader would connect with the book, but it was very well crafted.
retiredlibrarylady's review against another edition
2.0
Confusing and not really interesting. Too much space/comic/movie stuff.
brandypainter's review against another edition
3.0
This is an interesting story about family troubles, friend troubles, and finding your place in community. It is quintessentially middle grade. It is a good book to have on hand for voracious readers of this story type. It takes place in the mid 1980s and is about an African American girl whose grandfather was one of the first African American NASA engineers. From him she has inherited a love for science-fiction and fantasy. Over a summer, she must learn to live without him as she visits her father in Harlem. The narration of this is tricky for several reasons. It is first person, and therefore extremely limited to the things the main character knows and her view of them. As a result, I spent the majority of the book wanting to throttle all of the adults. This hampered my personal enjoyment of it. I will also add I don't know that the mentions of the Challenger crew will be that impactful on today's current generation of middle schoolers.