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thebookishmutant 's review for:
Under Shifting Stars
by Alexandra Latos
Thank you to Edelweiss+ and HMH Books for Younger Readers for sending me this eARC in exchange for an honest review!
Under Shifting Stars is such a powerful novel. The whole cast of characters felt so, wonderfully real, and I found myself relating to both the main characters in some respects. Latos nails the confusing feelings of being a teenager who doesn’t fit in with their peers, for one reason or another.
First off, this representation! As I said in the summary, Clare is genderfluid, and her love interest, Taylor, is nonbinary. Audrey also has ADHD. While I can’t speak to how well they were represented, Latos made them both wonderfully relatable and well-written, human characters. And while I’m not genderfluid, one aspect of the novel that was so well done was all of Clare’s confusion in discovering her sexuality/gender identity. So A+ for Alexandra Latos in that respect!
Other than that, Latos deftly explores so many topics, ranging from the relationships between siblings and the loss of a loved one. The reactions and growth of Audrey and Clare were both wonderfully written, believable, and poignant to read. No matter your background, you’re sure to get attached to both characters and feel their struggles along with them.
All in all, a beautiful and touching novel about grief, sisterhood, and so much more. 4 stars!
Under Shifting Stars is such a powerful novel. The whole cast of characters felt so, wonderfully real, and I found myself relating to both the main characters in some respects. Latos nails the confusing feelings of being a teenager who doesn’t fit in with their peers, for one reason or another.
First off, this representation! As I said in the summary, Clare is genderfluid, and her love interest, Taylor, is nonbinary. Audrey also has ADHD. While I can’t speak to how well they were represented, Latos made them both wonderfully relatable and well-written, human characters. And while I’m not genderfluid, one aspect of the novel that was so well done was all of Clare’s confusion in discovering her sexuality/gender identity. So A+ for Alexandra Latos in that respect!
Other than that, Latos deftly explores so many topics, ranging from the relationships between siblings and the loss of a loved one. The reactions and growth of Audrey and Clare were both wonderfully written, believable, and poignant to read. No matter your background, you’re sure to get attached to both characters and feel their struggles along with them.
All in all, a beautiful and touching novel about grief, sisterhood, and so much more. 4 stars!