A review by cgn
The Lady's Guide to Celestial Mechanics by Olivia Waite

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

I found this book a little too easy to put down for a long time, but it was still delightful. I love the representation of gay women following their passions, and while I wasn’t head over heels for this romance, I did love the ending. Be forewarned there’s a bit of power play spice.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Misogyny, Emotional abuse, Sexism, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Racism, Death of parent, Death, and Grief

Sexual content includes BDSM-style power play/submission that is not discussed but is welcomed by both characters.