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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
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
mariebrunelm's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
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
I picked up this one because I'd seen so much potential in Ancrum's short story The Legend of the Golden Raven. I read the blurb of The Weight of the Stars but somehow assumed it was Sci-fi when it's much more contemporary with a hint of Sci-fi. But what it is mainly is a book bursting with heart.
Ryann Bird is what you'd call a difficult student. Outwardly she doesn't really care about any of it, except for the group of misfits she's brought together and watches over fiercely. Then a new student walks in. Alexandria is the angriest person Ryann has ever met. So of course the latter agrees to keep an eye on the former. What she didn't expect was for Alexandria to reach to the stars with as much longing as Ryann does.
This book goes from dark to light and back to a darkness that's shot with so much light. You can't help but care deeply for this weird found family and hope they turn out OK. It's an extremely readable book because the chapters are so short you just keep reading one more, knowing your heart is more and more likely to be squeezed tight. Especially when the story starts to get Interstellar vibes. And the emotion kept bubbling up until my eyes were very wet by the end, which is rare enough to note.
Rep: bi MC, black SC, non-speaking SC, and on the whole a bunch of diverse & queer characters.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Death of parent, and Abandonment
chippyreads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
sad
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Death of parent, and Abandonment
Moderate: Physical abuse and Sexual assault
Minor: Addiction, Suicidal thoughts, Medical content, and Alcohol
danajoy's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Mental illness, Sexual assault, Death of parent, Abandonment, and Alcohol