This is an emotional five stars rather than a literary one. We need both

An absolute delight. I was sold on Adrift in Starlight from the blurb, but it delivered so much more than I could have hoped. Perfect for fans of Becky Chambers and the Wayfarer series and the recent She-Ra reboot. Also reminiscent of an extended holodeck episode from Star Trek. I loved Tai. I liked Aisha. All the smaller characters are great. As a demisexual, I found the gender non-conforming aspects rep good but I would defer to others with more lived experience. The worlds are great. The plot is silly but delightful. It’s a book to be enjoyed rather than analysed. I’ve recommended it to tons of people. I hope it gets the love it deserves.