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A review by vacantbones
Goldilocks by L.R. Lam
5.0
This was very nearly a DNF for me. I came very close to failing astronomy in my first year of college thanks to an inept professor, so it quickly became overwhelming with how much space talk there is in the beginning of the book. Like, I truly do not understand anything about space travel or solar systems. Frankly, I'm a big believer in not knowing what goes on in outer space or the ocean - not my business!
Thankfully, there is more to Goldilocks than the specific scientific details of space travel. This story of five women hijacking a spaceship with the hopes of establishing a new home planet to replace the rapidly decaying Earth delivers nonstop gut punches that really resonated with me. We're forced to ponder climate change and the state of US politics while watching Naomi navigate a new life beyond the planet we call home.
I really didn't see much of the plot coming, which was refreshing. If you're looking for an action packed space thriller, this isn't it - it's an examination of power, the intoxication of wealth, and how far we would follow the people we love into the dark. I miss the characters already.
Thankfully, there is more to Goldilocks than the specific scientific details of space travel. This story of five women hijacking a spaceship with the hopes of establishing a new home planet to replace the rapidly decaying Earth delivers nonstop gut punches that really resonated with me. We're forced to ponder climate change and the state of US politics while watching Naomi navigate a new life beyond the planet we call home.
I really didn't see much of the plot coming, which was refreshing. If you're looking for an action packed space thriller, this isn't it - it's an examination of power, the intoxication of wealth, and how far we would follow the people we love into the dark. I miss the characters already.