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brontosaurusbb's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I love this book. I wouldn't say the romance was the strongest (not bad the book just had other more interesting things going on.) I loved the narrative of the boys figuring out their future and the look at the state of journalism. Over all a great book.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Grief
Minor: Vomit
emmaward55's review
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
I don't care about space. Never have. It always seemed so big and empty and boring to me, when our own planet is full of vibrant life everywhere you look.
Stamper's debut novel made me care. It swept me up in the eager sense of adventure and discovery and it made me wish NASA really was making these arrangements in real life. It made me wish I'd been able to appreciate being born in a world pre-moon landing, just for that incredible moment of knowing we'd done the seemingly impossible. How amazing must that have felt?
We get a glimpse of it in Stamper's prose and he really captures something special in each chapter. The writing itself is compelling, easy to read and heart-warmingly REAL. The only time I put this book down was to sleep! The fast pace and dramatic twists felt expertly tweaked to create a genuine reaction in the reader. I found myself crying out at the juiciest moments, my emotions on the line as well as Cal's own personal stakes.
I know there's a short story sequel to this book and I'll 100% be picking it up. Until then, I recommend that you get your hands on this book. If it can make my anti-space self care about our universe, it'll be ideal for anyone who thinks there's value in looking to the stars.
Stamper's debut novel made me care. It swept me up in the eager sense of adventure and discovery and it made me wish NASA really was making these arrangements in real life. It made me wish I'd been able to appreciate being born in a world pre-moon landing, just for that incredible moment of knowing we'd done the seemingly impossible. How amazing must that have felt?
We get a glimpse of it in Stamper's prose and he really captures something special in each chapter. The writing itself is compelling, easy to read and heart-warmingly REAL. The only time I put this book down was to sleep! The fast pace and dramatic twists felt expertly tweaked to create a genuine reaction in the reader. I found myself crying out at the juiciest moments, my emotions on the line as well as Cal's own personal stakes.
I know there's a short story sequel to this book and I'll 100% be picking it up. Until then, I recommend that you get your hands on this book. If it can make my anti-space self care about our universe, it'll be ideal for anyone who thinks there's value in looking to the stars.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Mental illness
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Alcohol, Panic attacks/disorders, and Grief
Minor: Infidelity, Vomit, and Bullying
Also: Moderate: Plane crash, underage drinking Re: Toxic relationship -arj's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
Cute story, but the characters are very flat. Especially all the female characters that have next to no personality. Points for originality but writing really isn't that good. Read it for the endorphins of a queer story and don't expect much else.
Content Warnings
Minor: Vomit
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