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In the Orbit of You by Ashley Schumacher

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meghamonkey's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

thindbooks's review

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4.0

This story follows two teens who were next-door neighbors as kids but a personality test reunites them for a second chance. I love Schumacher’s books as they are so well written with a lot of meaning to the book. I love the storyline of this story and getting the perspective of both MCs. I enjoyed the message behind the book and seeing a friendship at a young age still, be strong over the years. I do have to say that I did feel some information dump was vague and should have been more explained throughout the book instead of at the end.

Nova just arrived to her 6-7th high school and that is where she realized her childhood friend was there. I really enjoyed her character and seeing her grow throughout the story. She didn’t know what she liked especially with moving but never spoke to anyone about it. Then there is Sam who is a popular jock but hides his thoughts of what he wants. I also liked his character but I did wish we got to know more about him. He had a great character development which I enjoyed. There are quite a few side characters and there are parents involved in the story. The romance is a slow burn, second chance, friends to lovers but it’s not truly the main part of the book.

The ending was well done and I really enjoyed the friendship developing again between the two characters. As much as I enjoyed the story, it did feel like something was missing but overall the book was pretty good. Schumacher does a wonderful job with talking about mental health in their books and I love this being in YA books.

*this arc was sent to me by the publisher to give an honest review in return*

kristensreadingnook's review

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emotional hopeful lighthearted reflective sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

chrissyp917's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful reflective medium-paced

4.0

cobaltbookshelf's review

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4.0

I liked all previous Ashley Schumacher books, so I was delighted to receive a copy of In the Orbit of You . Plot was really touching and the prose is well done, as is the dialogue. I enjoyed both characters' POVs equally. Also pacing of the entire novel was well done, until the end. I recommend checking it out!!

A special thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press & Wednesday Books for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

pfahl_aud's review

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medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

the writing wasn’t great and the plot was blegh. most of the characters annoyed me

janaem14's review

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4.0

This was such a great YA story about second chances and how love can be remembered and cherished and possibly become something stronger. Sammy and Nova were so good together but were always met with something causing them to hesitate. While they were a perfect match on paper they still had a lot to figure out before they could be happy to have each other be apart of their world again. I loved how sweet and semi heartbreaking this book was but how at the end it came back together.

emmaleigh55's review

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emotional hopeful inspiring fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

izzys_internet_bookshelf's review

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1.0

1/5

No hate to the author, but I just didn't like the two main characters. the girl I felt was younger than she was, and the guy I felt was just a jerk

imstephtacular's review

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emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

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