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The Lady's Guide to Celestial Mechanics by Olivia Waite
31 reviews
jesshudzik's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
The romance is very sweet, complete with plenty of astronomy prose and flourishes. I also enjoyed how the characters, at different points in their lives, came to understand themselves as sapphic and what that meant in 1800s England.
But what really struck me about this book was the many examples of women helping women in various stations in life. Beyond the main characters there are a number of strong women who make their mark in their chosen fields. It was both inspiring to read about these women pushing for progress in the 1800s, but also frustrating that in some instances we have only come so far.
The book also discusses the very practical impacts of the lack of same sex marriage (and of course the impact of marriage itself historically being tied so tightly to the patriarchy).
Did I mention the intrigue and infighting of the scientific community? Or the dramatic return of an ex lover?
This manages to be an excellent blend of genres that will appeal to many.
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, and Sexual content
Moderate: Homophobia
Minor: Emotional abuse, Death of parent, and Classism
lakeofstars's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
Graphic: Misogyny and Sexism
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Racism, and Colonisation
Minor: Death of parent
sophiesmallhands'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? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, and Sexual content
Moderate: Domestic abuse
Minor: Rape, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Gaslighting, and Classism
bookdragonkatie's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
My biggest complaint is that I just felt like the story went on too long and was pretty slow moving. It was hard for me to get through, but I do think it was more of a “me” issue and not the author. I’m not a big historical romance reader, which also could have been part of my issue.
Overall, not my favorite book, but it also hasn’t put me off of the author or historical romances in general.
Graphic: Sexism and Sexual content
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, and Alcohol
Minor: Death and Death of parent
jemms's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Characters: 1
Plot: 0.75
Pacing: 0.75
Writing style: 1
Vibes: 1
Spice: 3 🌶️
Graphic: Sexism and Sexual content
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Emotional abuse
Minor: Death of parent
just_one_more_paige's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Graphic: Misogyny, Racism, and Sexism
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Toxic relationship, Grief, and Death of parent
jackiepreston's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, and Sexual content
Minor: Death, Domestic abuse, Death of parent, and Alcohol
broccoli_j's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
„We cannot stand up in a church and make vows. But we can stand up publicly and declare that we are important together.“
This book is a love story.
A love story between two women.
A love story between women and womanhood.
A story about love between artists and their art, scientists and their science and about appreciation for the joy and connection that you can feel in the middle of these two!
The publishing of the book „The Lady‘s guide to celestial mechanics“ leads to a beautiful love between two very unlike women. But only in this relationship do they discover exactly what, except for Lucy’s book, connects the two of them. And even further, which of these things connect them to other women.
If you are looking for a heartwarming book with a young scientist and a strongheaded artist, who had to find herself aber her husbands death, you will absolutely love this book. It has well written spicy scenes but also covers the mundane realities of (forbidden) relationships. It connects friendship and allyship and community in a grander aspect than just in what is written on the page!
Especially the second half of this book will have you crying, laughing, hoping and swearing. Happy reading!
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, and Sexual content
Moderate: Lesbophobia
Minor: Emotional abuse, Death of parent, and Alcohol
3frenchtoast's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Misogyny and Sexual content
Moderate: Emotional abuse
Minor: Death of parent
wilybooklover's review against another edition
3.5
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, and Sexual content
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Toxic relationship, and Lesbophobia
Minor: Death, Grief, Death of parent, and Colonisation