Reviews

Blueprints for Better Worlds by Tenea D. Johnson

rysalka's review against another edition

hopeful inspiring 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? No

5.0

This is a short, wonderful read that explores ideas and impetus for meaningful global change through a futuristic, sci-fi setting. Space travel, aliens, and impossible technologies function as a backdrop for applicable social attitudes and solutions. Tenea D. Johnson leaves readers with hope that anyone can change the world for the better, no matter how big or small.

gggggggg_g's review

4.0

This wasn't the easiest read. The narrative was scattered. I felt every word. However I don't know what happened to two of the main characters? I don't know. Maybe I missed something. I loved it though.

senqin's review

4.0

Jak, is it how we imagined it? Do the stars seem close enough to touch? Do you eat every day? Have you seen a meteor yet? Tell me everything.

★★★★

A lovely little gem of a science fiction book containing a few different perspectives but ultimately circling around two young women, Jak and Clem, who dream of a life beyond the stars away from their climatically ravaged Earth. Their story was incredibly poignant and definitely my favorite. I especially adored the first half of this book where we follow Jak and Clem as they scavenge for pieces in a boneyard of ancient technology from a bygone era to use for their own constructs. Blueprints for Better Worlds is a tale that simultaneously describes a future that is bleak but is still somehow so full of hope. Unfortunately, I did have a hard time following what was going on towards the end but I feel like this is one of those books that warrants a reread.

— ♩♫♩ ~ S.T.A.Y.