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Across a Field of Starlight by Blue Delliquanti
adventurous
hopeful
fast-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
4.25
Two nonbinary teens form a friendship that transcends lightyears as an ever-raging war threatens them and their very seperate worlds.
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This was lovely. It was a fast-paced read that tackled some more complex issues (what makes a person a person, what sacrifices are acceptable to obtain victory, what is owed in terms of loyalty, duty, and resources, to name a few.) However, the overall tone of the book was hopeful. It never felt like it was being flippant about the serious topics at hand, but it still felt generally warm and light(ish.) I will admit that despite the younger intended audience, the science parts sometimes lost me, but never in a way that took away from my enjoyment. I just still do not understand how Lu and Fassen talked, like at all, because I am a himbo with an English degree and that is okay.
I enjoyed the art in this. It has a fun, almost animated style, and the colour pallets are very pleasing to me. The contrast of the various environments from sparse warship to socialist commune are made so apparent in both the writing and the art. I love the character design as well; every character is unique and so clear in their mannerisms and facial expressions. The diversity in gender expression, skin tone, and body size was a delight. I occasionally found some sequences a bit hard to follow but again, it was not a big enough problem to be a huge turnoff. Finally, I really love the characters themselves. I love the different relationships we see grow and play out: the familial ones, the friendships, the mentorships and hero worship. I like that we see nonbinary characters interact and exist with gender differently. The way that we see characters' environments shape them, even after they've been removed from that environment, felt very real and important to me. There were also moments where the adults interacted with the teens in ways that the teens did not necessarily agree with that still felt healthy and respectful on all sides, which was delightful.
All in all this was a quick, lovely read with lots of queerness and some deeper thoughts on identity and sacrifice. I enjoyed it!
🌌
This was lovely. It was a fast-paced read that tackled some more complex issues (what makes a person a person, what sacrifices are acceptable to obtain victory, what is owed in terms of loyalty, duty, and resources, to name a few.) However, the overall tone of the book was hopeful. It never felt like it was being flippant about the serious topics at hand, but it still felt generally warm and light(ish.) I will admit that despite the younger intended audience, the science parts sometimes lost me, but never in a way that took away from my enjoyment. I just still do not understand how Lu and Fassen talked, like at all, because I am a himbo with an English degree and that is okay.
I enjoyed the art in this. It has a fun, almost animated style, and the colour pallets are very pleasing to me. The contrast of the various environments from sparse warship to socialist commune are made so apparent in both the writing and the art. I love the character design as well; every character is unique and so clear in their mannerisms and facial expressions. The diversity in gender expression, skin tone, and body size was a delight. I occasionally found some sequences a bit hard to follow but again, it was not a big enough problem to be a huge turnoff. Finally, I really love the characters themselves. I love the different relationships we see grow and play out: the familial ones, the friendships, the mentorships and hero worship. I like that we see nonbinary characters interact and exist with gender differently. The way that we see characters' environments shape them, even after they've been removed from that environment, felt very real and important to me. There were also moments where the adults interacted with the teens in ways that the teens did not necessarily agree with that still felt healthy and respectful on all sides, which was delightful.
All in all this was a quick, lovely read with lots of queerness and some deeper thoughts on identity and sacrifice. I enjoyed it!