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armontheroad's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
This is by far the best middle grade I have ever read! Honestly, this is a perfect read for Autistic kids and people. As an Autistic adult with a space special interest, I related to Ebony-Grace in a deeply personal way. All of the references to Sci-Fi and space things filled me with an incredible amount of joy. Watching everyone call Ebony-Grace weird and crazy and tell her to grow up when she's just trying to connect with them through her special interest was heartbreakingly accurate! Ibi Zoboi narrates her own audiobook, which was a delightful experience. Although this is a quick, lighthearted look into Ebony-Grace's imagination, we do get a few real-life discussions. The girls on the block not only make fun of her for her special interest, but also for being a dark-skinned Black girl. Her grandfather is going through something down south, which is a storyline that weaves in and out throughout the background of this story. There are discussions on the racism Black NASA workers constantly dealt with. I don't want to paint this book as a depressing sad read but I think it would be equally misleading not to mention topics that have heavy potential to trigger Black readers. To end this review, I am in love with this book and will be buying a ton of Ibi Zoboi books!!
Content Warnings
Minor: Blood, Violence, Physical abuse, Death, and Grief
bencaroline's review
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Minor: Addiction, Blood, Body shaming, Bullying, Gun violence, Hate crime, Infidelity, Police brutality, Racism, and Sexism
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