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ssinforshort's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I thought I was going to be reading a sci fi novel that would mostly take place on another planet, instead this was so character driven and less about space or exploring new planets.
This a book about human nature, family, love, and purpose. It just happens to be set in space.
Even though it was way different than I thought, I appreciated the journey.
Graphic: Eating disorder, Mental illness, Suicide, and Grief
Moderate: Death and Terminal illness
serinas'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
5.0
The pre-launch days truly added more to the story and everything that happened in space. I thought I knew what would happen, but I didn't. Things got so much worse than I imagined. The scenario they are stuck in is my worst nightmare. The thought of being alone, with no one to help you - out in space - truly disturbs me.
I definitely want to mention that the story is very slow-paced. I also thought this would be a horror when I started reading, but I was wrong! It is tense, and the thought of being alone in space is an absolute horrific thought to me - so it kinda worked as a horror to me. There are also scenes that might be triggering to some, so check the trigger warnings before reading.
Moderate: Death, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Injury/Injury detail
zombiezami's review against another edition
5.0
The vibe of the book to me is the tension of feeling forced to smile in front of an audience but like your smile is unconvincing so you smile bigger to compensate
Graphic: Body horror, Bullying, Cancer, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Terminal illness, Torture, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Cursing, Eating disorder, Mental illness, Sexual content, Car accident, Death of parent, Acephobia/Arophobia, and Abandonment
Minor: Drug use, Racism, and Alcohol
colorismdestinied'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
4.25
Graphic: Death and Suicide
Moderate: Eating disorder, Vomit, and Toxic friendship
cazzie'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
4.25
Moderate: Cancer, Chronic illness, Confinement, Death, Eating disorder, Misogyny, Suicide, Terminal illness, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
madipenn'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
4.25
It was a breath of fresh air to see kids-- especially the gifted kids, the chosen kids-- be written as kids, seeing them have regrets and making the wrong decisions, seeing them processing intense and complex emotions.
I understand the open-endedness but I longed for a resolution and more story when I got to the end.
Graphic: Cancer, Death, Mental illness, Rape, and Grief
Moderate: Confinement, Eating disorder, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicide, Terminal illness, Blood, and Vomit
Minor: Alcohol
aroundthecorner's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
A group of young teenagers who train for and eventually go on a 20+year Spacetrip.
Non-spoilery Flaws in the book:
I really found that there could have been more continued exploration of the characters. Some of the growth was sudden and weirdly unexplained. Some seemed to be forgotten in between and some were really unnecessary and just there.
Still, it kept me going until the very end and I can’t say I was disappointed.
Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, and Suicide
mutua1core's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Death, Suicide, Violence, Blood, and Medical trauma
talonsontypewriters's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Graphic: Bullying, Confinement, Death, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicide, Medical content, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Body horror, Eating disorder, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Violence, Vomit, and Car accident
Minor: Animal death, Cancer, Racism, Terminal illness, Death of parent, and Alcohol
ellaandcoffee's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Death and Suicide