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A review by thebeesknees79
In the Orbit of You by Ashley Schumacher
emotional
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I received an eARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Schumacher’s books are a salve for my inner teenage soul. I wish I had all of her books 20+ years ago, and I have to believe that is why I love them so much. This one isn’t any different.
In the Orbit of You is a dual narrative of Sam and Nova. Childhood friends that were separated and then thrown back together in high school. When I tell you the level of angst and longing in this book is off the charts, I mean it’s like that scene from New Moon where Bella is staring out the window as the months pass. And I am here for it! I was irritated about halfway through their story, but I knew it would payoff in the end. It definitely does…just not in the way we think. This is a truly beautiful and relatable story about finding out who you are, what you love, and making sure you know what’s in the negative space before you see the final picture.
Schumacher’s books are a salve for my inner teenage soul. I wish I had all of her books 20+ years ago, and I have to believe that is why I love them so much. This one isn’t any different.
In the Orbit of You is a dual narrative of Sam and Nova. Childhood friends that were separated and then thrown back together in high school. When I tell you the level of angst and longing in this book is off the charts, I mean it’s like that scene from New Moon where Bella is staring out the window as the months pass. And I am here for it! I was irritated about halfway through their story, but I knew it would payoff in the end. It definitely does…just not in the way we think. This is a truly beautiful and relatable story about finding out who you are, what you love, and making sure you know what’s in the negative space before you see the final picture.