One of my anticipated releases this year! I don't know how to explain this but, I wasn't completely blown away, and yet I was also invested???

The plot was intriguing, but it can get confusing. I feel like the pacing and the writing style could also be better. Fortunately, all the action really makes you anticipate! And I think it was the characters and the world-building that won me over. The diverse cast and their journeys were a joy to read about and I loved learning about the different kinds of aliens, and their customs and culture.

Now that I think about it, this book was also poignant in its own way. It talked about leaving legacies, finding your own self, making friends and creating your own kind of family with your own people. It was beautiful.

Of course, I also love the fact that this was so, so queer. Some of the characters even use neopronouns? I think this is a first I've seen in YA. Overall, a solid read! Exact rating 3.5 stars.

TW: violence, murder, torture (mild), homophobia, transphobia

(Received an e-arc from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. This, of course, did not affect my overall opinion of the book.)