A review by noriboo
Space for Growth by Emily Antoinette

4.5

This story was everything. Emotional, adventurous, about love and acceptance and all of that while floating through space with a ragtag group of aliens.

Paul is the human mc (bi, he/him) who's accidentally kidnapped by our other mc, Hadrell (nb, he/they).
I absolutely adore Paul. His anxiety and how awkward he gets when people flirt with him: he's a great representation of a chaotic disaster bi and I felt seen 😂
Hadrell is an absolute gem, and the way they did their best to accommodate Paul as a friend and later as a romantic partner was heartwarming. Hadrell and the crew as a whole were a beautiful example of how one can be supportive of one another while simultaneously holding them accountable and helping them to grow.

Emily Antoinette writes steamy scenes like no other person. It's never just about the physical aspect. The emotions of the characters always come through beautifully. Through her writing, she shows that consent and boundaries are to be discussed and that they don't dilute the mood. If anything, it enhances it because mutual respect is sexy AF. 

I'm sad that we've come to an end of the Spire series. I'll definitely re-read these!