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This book is amazing - I found myself finishing it in less than a day - and it’s full of twists and scares. The unique storytelling style also makes the story feel more authentic and like you’re reading the emails along with Romy - whether they are good or bad. J was an interesting character, both over the screen, and when he’s in person, and that final twist towards the end was a big oof from me.

lakeofstars's review

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fast-paced

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

3.0

my dad gave me this book like five years ago bc he said he thought of me when he saw it and i think i was so offended bc of the title that i subconsciously put off reading it until now.

this was an equal-parts frustrating and neat little sci-fi thriller. i didn't put it down once other than to solve the time dilation problem!

misc thoughts/critiques:
- the first half was very tell>show, but this improved as time went on
- i wish we had more time with romy before the eternity, to connect with her and better understand her loneliness and subsequent excitement
- the fanfics were so short! i know that if they were longer it wouldve impeded on the story, but... a sixteen y.o. w nothing better to do writing half pages?
- i rlly dont like the juvenile writing style most YA books have... felt like it took away from the story, and made the graphic scenes really jarring (and not in a good way)
- loved the portrayal of mental illness. that is what really made me understand romy's character.

[SPOILER-ISH]
- personally i found every twist Very predictable

and was quite frustrated with romy's naivete, but i understand that... of course she is? she doesn't have the same human experiences with selfishness and poor motives as the rest of us. but also. as someone w paranoia. I wouldve checked those files' physical source Before downloading.

let's be honest, no way is NASA hiring that guy.

i felt so happy for romy at the end.

super satisfying ending, but again i wish we had a bit More!

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hannahhew's review against another edition

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5.0

There was so much more to this than I expected. SO good!!!

hanzy's review against another edition

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4.0

This was such a gripping read, I loved it! It felt like I'd been reading a YA, more serious, less hilarious version of The Martian by Andy Weir.
I'd recommend this to teens wishing to come out of their reading slumps.

audreyjane17's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark 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? No

3.75

dyylansdiary's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

5.0

doods's review against another edition

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3.0

I liked the idea a lot but it the way it turned out was not for me. A story of a girl who's alone in space and a government upheaval throwing her life into more disarray is such a great idea. Shortly after they abandon that idea for a run of the mill bad guy who has a vendetta against the MC plot that has been done so many times before. The main girl is unbearable naive. The entire book trusting what this guy says at the drop of a hat. I think it makes sense at first but after the third time of him lying get a clue.

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