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joslynmyers's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol and Mental illness
Moderate: Cursing, Panic attacks/disorders, Death, Vomit, and Grief
Minor: Toxic relationship and Injury/Injury detail
emmaward55's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
I don't care about space. Never have. It always seemed so big and empty and boring to me, when our own planet is full of vibrant life everywhere you look.
Stamper's debut novel made me care. It swept me up in the eager sense of adventure and discovery and it made me wish NASA really was making these arrangements in real life. It made me wish I'd been able to appreciate being born in a world pre-moon landing, just for that incredible moment of knowing we'd done the seemingly impossible. How amazing must that have felt?
We get a glimpse of it in Stamper's prose and he really captures something special in each chapter. The writing itself is compelling, easy to read and heart-warmingly REAL. The only time I put this book down was to sleep! The fast pace and dramatic twists felt expertly tweaked to create a genuine reaction in the reader. I found myself crying out at the juiciest moments, my emotions on the line as well as Cal's own personal stakes.
I know there's a short story sequel to this book and I'll 100% be picking it up. Until then, I recommend that you get your hands on this book. If it can make my anti-space self care about our universe, it'll be ideal for anyone who thinks there's value in looking to the stars.
Stamper's debut novel made me care. It swept me up in the eager sense of adventure and discovery and it made me wish NASA really was making these arrangements in real life. It made me wish I'd been able to appreciate being born in a world pre-moon landing, just for that incredible moment of knowing we'd done the seemingly impossible. How amazing must that have felt?
We get a glimpse of it in Stamper's prose and he really captures something special in each chapter. The writing itself is compelling, easy to read and heart-warmingly REAL. The only time I put this book down was to sleep! The fast pace and dramatic twists felt expertly tweaked to create a genuine reaction in the reader. I found myself crying out at the juiciest moments, my emotions on the line as well as Cal's own personal stakes.
I know there's a short story sequel to this book and I'll 100% be picking it up. Until then, I recommend that you get your hands on this book. If it can make my anti-space self care about our universe, it'll be ideal for anyone who thinks there's value in looking to the stars.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Mental illness
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Alcohol, Panic attacks/disorders, and Grief
Minor: Infidelity, Vomit, and Bullying
Also: Moderate: Plane crash, underage drinking Re: Toxic relationship -jacobandthefrogs's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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? Yes
4.75
God my brand is just going to be Space Gays™ at this point (I know this book isn’t really Space Gays™ but like c’mon).
This book while not really being science fiction felt so profound and other worldly. The whole plot surrounds this NASA space mission and how it affects our main character’s family. With all the family drama, internal conflict, relationship turmoil, and lots of argument the struggles of the Lewis family felt real. Going back to the “profound and other worldly” part, that would be me mainly talking about the romance between our main character Cal and Leon. Their relationship felt so pure and that was never undermined when it came to serious topics like Leon’s depression. This book was a great and fast read (less than 24 hours for me), that’d I’d recommend to any lovers of queer ya romance!
This book while not really being science fiction felt so profound and other worldly. The whole plot surrounds this NASA space mission and how it affects our main character’s family. With all the family drama, internal conflict, relationship turmoil, and lots of argument the struggles of the Lewis family felt real. Going back to the “profound and other worldly” part, that would be me mainly talking about the romance between our main character Cal and Leon. Their relationship felt so pure and that was never undermined when it came to serious topics like Leon’s depression. This book was a great and fast read (less than 24 hours for me), that’d I’d recommend to any lovers of queer ya romance!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Grief and Death
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