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cursed_to_read's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-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
5.0
Fantastic, I love this book. I really think it's perfect and amazing. Talk to me about it.
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual assault and Death of parent
somelesbianwriter's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I went into this having read and really enjoyed Icarus earlier this year, and was initially a bit disappointed, but the last 25% or so of this book had so much beauty, so many passages I highlighted, that it really changed my overall opinion!
I did struggle with some of the character decisions/development, bits of it felt too convenient or unrealistic, but there were so many gorgeous moments and lines in the last third or so that I went from 'meh' to feeling really emotional about finishing it.
also having a butch protagonist is such a huge win and so very rare, I loved that <3
I did struggle with some of the character decisions/development, bits of it felt too convenient or unrealistic, but there were so many gorgeous moments and lines in the last third or so that I went from 'meh' to feeling really emotional about finishing it.
also having a butch protagonist is such a huge win and so very rare, I loved that <3
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment
Moderate: Sexual assault and Death of parent
softgalaxy's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Um wow???? Fucking sobbing
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug use, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
Moderate: Violence and Medical content
Minor: Suicide attempt and Lesbophobia
glutenfree_nonbinary_heehee's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- 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
2.5
I really wanted to like this book because who doesn’t love sapphic love and space? And butch rep! Plus the title rocks.
However, I left the book just wondering…why? I never really understood why the characters did what they did or why Ryann wanted to go to space and did it. It really seemed like we were told she wanted to go to space rather than shown. I felt like this book could’ve gone in a different direction, as it had so many avenues to flesh out that it really didn’t.
The recordings from Alexandria’s mother in space were so interesting, and honestly made it sound so harrowing that I couldn’t believe Ryann would still want to go to space after hearing all of that. Again, we were told she did, not shown, so it was very hard to believe.
Additionally, I known I might not be the target audience as I’m white and didn’t grow up in a space similar to Ryann, but I can’t stand the way her and her friends treated Alexandria and each other before they were in the friend group together. It was hard to listen to at points. I can see the angle the author was going for, but it just reminded me of the “oh that boy is picking on you because he likes you” trope in a way.
There were a lot of things I enjoyed about the book, but I did walk away feeling generally “meh.”
However, I left the book just wondering…why? I never really understood why the characters did what they did or why
The recordings from Alexandria’s mother in space were so interesting, and honestly made it sound so harrowing that I couldn’t believe Ryann would still want to go to space after hearing all of that. Again, we were told she did, not shown, so it was very hard to believe.
Additionally, I known I might not be the target audience as I’m white and didn’t grow up in a space similar to Ryann, but I can’t stand the way her and her friends treated Alexandria and each other before they were in the friend group together. It was hard to listen to at points. I can see the angle the author was going for, but it just reminded me of the “oh that boy is picking on you because he likes you” trope in a way.
There were a lot of things I enjoyed about the book, but I did walk away feeling generally “meh.”
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault and Violence
Minor: Bullying, Mental illness, Grief, Death of parent, and Alcohol
otakatoe3's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Drug use, Sexual assault, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Abandonment, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
nightstitch96's review
adventurous
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- 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? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Sexual assault, Violence, Death of parent, and Abandonment
Minor: Drug use and Alcohol
allyg_10's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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? It's complicated
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault, Death of parent, and Abandonment
Minor: Grief
talonsontypewriters's review against another edition
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Death, Sexual assault, Violence, Medical content, Grief, Death of parent, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Minor: Addiction, Drug use, Homophobia, Racism, Suicide, Pregnancy, and Lesbophobia
stories's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Holy wow.
The dedication was powerful, and I was captivated by page 6. Troubled teens, astronomy, misfits, kindness and hope hope hope hope hope.
Everyone had complex motivations and character depth (even if I still feel there are some unanswered questions around Alexandria’s dad). Problems don’t get magically solved, and good intentions are no guarantee, but goodness it’s a feel good affair.
The printing of the physical book is intriguing, until all at once it is, instead, captivating.
I wish (Spoilers) there had been more in text reaction to Effie’s messages. To me, they said “don’t do this”, yet never seemed to give anyone pause. Plus — had Alexandria’s dad received these? If so, why didn’t he share them??? .
That said, my heart was in my throat to the final page: when do characters like these get happy endings, truly?
I never saw the penultimate paragraph coming to RETURN?! but it, more than anything else in this matter of factly diverse book of kindness, understanding and hope, makes me want to read more by Ancrum. 😍😍😍
[Characters contexts and complexities probably too old for 5/6 but good for highschool. Characters are 17-18. Clean language]
The dedication was powerful, and I was captivated by page 6. Troubled teens, astronomy, misfits, kindness and hope hope hope hope hope.
Everyone had complex motivations and character depth (even if I still feel there are some unanswered questions around Alexandria’s dad). Problems don’t get magically solved, and good intentions are no guarantee, but goodness it’s a feel good affair.
The printing of the physical book is intriguing, until all at once it is, instead, captivating.
I wish (Spoilers)
That said, my heart was in my throat to the final page: when do characters like these get happy endings, truly?
I never saw the penultimate paragraph coming
[Characters contexts and complexities probably too old for 5/6 but good for highschool. Characters are 17-18. Clean language]
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault and Violence
Minor: Bullying, Drug use, Car accident, Death of parent, Alcohol, and Classism
periwinkle_flora's review against another edition
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Bullying and Sexual assault