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A review by dasnet
Yours Celestially by Al Hess
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
4.0
I really enjoyed the amount of representation in one book I saw the about me the author called it a trippy portal through as the author puts it "hope punk" to distinguish it from cozy fantasy. And I can see why he makes this distinction.
Need to discuss the level of respect to pronouns and nuerodivergency. It was wonderfully done. There were levels of representation. It is not long revealed that a main character is autistic, which I am not tagging as a spoiler because it is simply a matter a fact, which is great start for representation. The way he falls and expresses love, the way he understands life, is different - but not pointed out. Shown, not told. Very much how queer aware books do, which this one definitely represents in spades.
The characters were all lovely. I would've liked to have known a bit about the side characters they felt a little far away from the narrative but the core group is excellent.
Need to discuss the level of respect to pronouns and nuerodivergency. It was wonderfully done. There were levels of representation. It is not long revealed that a main character is autistic, which I am not tagging as a spoiler because it is simply a matter a fact, which is great start for representation. The way he falls and expresses love, the way he understands life, is different - but not pointed out. Shown, not told. Very much how queer aware books do, which this one definitely represents in spades.
The characters were all lovely. I would've liked to have known a bit about the side characters they felt a little far away from the narrative but the core group is excellent.