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The Stars Too Fondly
by Emily Hamilton
adventurous
funny
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
This book is an absolute delight. I discovered it as one of the free audiobooks for librarians this month on LibroFM, and then I saw Vico Ortiz narrated it, so it was an immediate add. If you're sleeping on Vico Ortiz (yes, the Vico Ortiz from Our Flag Means Death) as an audiobook narrator, don't. Their narration style is fantastic, and they have so many great voices. I'll honestly probably listen to anything they narrate.
If you enjoy queers in space, this is the book for you. Especially when it involves accidental heists. The premise is fun, and it has a cast of characters that are almost immediately likable. The romance at the center is worthy of a rom-com, all set to the backdrop of trying to get back to Earth. It has adventure, suspense, romance, space, and just a lot of great qualities that make this a perfect summer read.
My only complaint is at times, I would forget whose point of view we were in, because it does kind of switch on occasion. However, I do think this was partly because I was listening to the audiobook, so I'm not sure how reading the physical book would affect this.
All in all, if you're looking for a sapphic, space adventure romance, definitely pick this one up!
If you enjoy queers in space, this is the book for you. Especially when it involves accidental heists. The premise is fun, and it has a cast of characters that are almost immediately likable. The romance at the center is worthy of a rom-com, all set to the backdrop of trying to get back to Earth. It has adventure, suspense, romance, space, and just a lot of great qualities that make this a perfect summer read.
My only complaint is at times, I would forget whose point of view we were in, because it does kind of switch on occasion. However, I do think this was partly because I was listening to the audiobook, so I'm not sure how reading the physical book would affect this.
All in all, if you're looking for a sapphic, space adventure romance, definitely pick this one up!
Graphic: Confinement, Kidnapping, Murder
Moderate: Sexual content, Grief, Abandonment
Minor: Cancer, Terminal illness