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A review by ellelainey
After We Gazed at the Starry Sky by Bisco Kida
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Triggers: mentions of cancer, death of a parent
This was the most beautiful beautiful book! The artwork is gorgeous, the disability rep is INCREDIBLE and so well written, and I loved every minute of it. Subaru is lovely, sweet and gentle. He was born with his disability, but while being independent he lives a very enclosed life - as a lot of disabled people do. Tougo is amazing; so supportive, calm and understanding. I loved the way he encouraged Subaru to expand his thinking and his independence.
As a wheelchair user, I really appreciated the authenticity of how Subaru used his wheelchair and how he lived his life and felt about his disability. I really loved how Tougo *asked* if he could push Subaru's wheelchair, instead of just presuming.
There was a lovely non-explicit sex scene at the end, which was really body positive for Subaru and Tougo was incredibly supportive and patient.
I'd give it a million stars if I could.
This was the most beautiful beautiful book! The artwork is gorgeous, the disability rep is INCREDIBLE and so well written, and I loved every minute of it. Subaru is lovely, sweet and gentle. He was born with his disability, but while being independent he lives a very enclosed life - as a lot of disabled people do. Tougo is amazing; so supportive, calm and understanding. I loved the way he encouraged Subaru to expand his thinking and his independence.
As a wheelchair user, I really appreciated the authenticity of how Subaru used his wheelchair and how he lived his life and felt about his disability. I really loved how Tougo *asked* if he could push Subaru's wheelchair, instead of just presuming.
There was a lovely non-explicit sex scene at the end, which was really body positive for Subaru and Tougo was incredibly supportive and patient.
I'd give it a million stars if I could.
Content Warnings
Minor: Cancer, Death of parent, and Ableism