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A review by gg_reads
Navigating the Stars by Maria V. Snyder
3.0
Okay, I need to call out some reviewers right now. And know this isn’t an intense fan going crazy over any bad reviews. I didn’t love the book, just think it is getting undeserved hate.
People keep saying how young this entire book reads. Well-duh. It is YA I see no problem with adults reading the genre, as long as you don’t comment about how ‘childish’ it seems
Ima let you in on a secret. Lyra reads more like an actual teenager than any other YA book I’ve read in a while. This is coming from actual teenager, btw. I know what I’m on about. It made me feel very...seen. She had normal insecurities and reactions and totally embraced how awesome she is. I approve.
Honestly, I love all the characters. Yeah, Niall isn’t swoon worthy. But do you know what he is? A VERY accurate teenage boy. Every changing emotions that lead to jerkiness? No long declarations of love? I appreciated his character so much more for being a normal person.
And Lyra’s parents? Don’t really have anything to say about them, just happy that they are alive! Is that even allowed in this genre? Oooh, better yet, they are good, realistic parents!
My main issue with this book was-well, this doesn’t reflect well on me buuuut... I didn’t love the actual plot. Characters? YES. Banter? Worthy of a laugh. But the plot? Okay, okay, some credit is due: The idea is pretty darn good. Love it actually. Space mystery? UMMM YESSS. But the execution was... well it wasn’t bad, per se, but it had SO much filler in the middle. I didn’t need to hear about video games, or first dates or anything like that.
Bookish confession: I don’t care if the characters are bland. I just like plots. And this just didn’t hit that mark for me.
Love my criminal mastermind Lyra though!
People keep saying how young this entire book reads. Well-duh. It is YA I see no problem with adults reading the genre, as long as you don’t comment about how ‘childish’ it seems
Ima let you in on a secret. Lyra reads more like an actual teenager than any other YA book I’ve read in a while. This is coming from actual teenager, btw. I know what I’m on about. It made me feel very...seen. She had normal insecurities and reactions and totally embraced how awesome she is. I approve.
Honestly, I love all the characters. Yeah, Niall isn’t swoon worthy. But do you know what he is? A VERY accurate teenage boy. Every changing emotions that lead to jerkiness? No long declarations of love? I appreciated his character so much more for being a normal person.
And Lyra’s parents? Don’t really have anything to say about them, just happy that they are alive! Is that even allowed in this genre? Oooh, better yet, they are good, realistic parents!
My main issue with this book was-well, this doesn’t reflect well on me buuuut... I didn’t love the actual plot. Characters? YES. Banter? Worthy of a laugh. But the plot? Okay, okay, some credit is due: The idea is pretty darn good. Love it actually. Space mystery? UMMM YESSS. But the execution was... well it wasn’t bad, per se, but it had SO much filler in the middle. I didn’t need to hear about video games, or first dates or anything like that.
Bookish confession: I don’t care if the characters are bland. I just like plots. And this just didn’t hit that mark for me.
Love my criminal mastermind Lyra though!