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A review by mrsjoylovesbooks
In the Orbit of You by Ashley Schumacher
5.0
Thank you Wednesday books for the digital ARC & gifted book. Ashley Schumacher is one of my favorite authors. Her books are always beautiful and authentic, especially in the way she writes young characters. A couple of them have made me sob, but also hug the book at the end.
In the Orbit of You is a sweet story of friendship and connection that had me captivated up until the last page. There are some moments in this book that are so incredibly precious and I absolutely loved the way Ashley wrote the ending. Nova has moved around a lot, way more than most, and as a result she's feeling like she doesn't know who she is or who she wants to be. Sam was rescued from an abusive situation by his uncle and aunt when he was very young and now feels like he'll seem ungrateful if he doesn't follow the plan they expect of him. He's perfect on paper: a football player with college football potential, dating a cheerleader. When Nova shows up, Sam is reminded of his childhood and their friendship. Both Nova and Sam struggle to figure out their relationship in the present. The resulting conflict and emotions take the reader on a wonderful journey. 🐌
In the Orbit of You is a sweet story of friendship and connection that had me captivated up until the last page. There are some moments in this book that are so incredibly precious and I absolutely loved the way Ashley wrote the ending. Nova has moved around a lot, way more than most, and as a result she's feeling like she doesn't know who she is or who she wants to be. Sam was rescued from an abusive situation by his uncle and aunt when he was very young and now feels like he'll seem ungrateful if he doesn't follow the plan they expect of him. He's perfect on paper: a football player with college football potential, dating a cheerleader. When Nova shows up, Sam is reminded of his childhood and their friendship. Both Nova and Sam struggle to figure out their relationship in the present. The resulting conflict and emotions take the reader on a wonderful journey. 🐌