A Complicated Love Story Set in Space
Readers rate it 3.9 (18 on Hardcover)
464 pages · Released Jan 19, 2021 · Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
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This YA sci-fi romance centers on LGBTQ+ characters and includes significant mature themes: gun violence, sexual assault references, and existential dread about reality and identity. The story balances these challenges with genuine emotional growth, acceptance, and resilience. Best suited for older teens who can handle complex, dark premises alongside meaningful relationships and philosophical questions.
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“A riveting ride through the stars.” —Kirkus Reviews Black Mirror meets What If It’s Us in this gripping, romantic, and wildly surprising novel about two boys lost in space trying to find their way home—while falling in love—from the critically acclaimed author of We Are the Ants. When Noa closes his eyes on Earth and... “A riveting ride through the stars.” —Kirkus Reviews Black Mirror meets What If It’s Us in this gripping, romantic, and wildly surprising novel about two boys lost in space trying to find their way home—while falling in love—from the critically acclaimed author of We Are the Ants. When Noa closes his eyes on Earth and wakes up on a spaceship called Qriosity just as it’s about to explode, he’s pretty sure things can’t get much weirder. Boy is he wrong. Trapped aboard Qriosity are also DJ and Jenny, neither of whom remember how they got onboard the ship. Together, the three face all the dangers of space, along with murder, aliens, a school dance, and one really, really bad day. But none of this can prepare Noa for the biggest challenge—falling in love. And as Noa’s feelings for DJ deepen, he has to contend not just with the challenges of the present, but also with his memories of the past. However, nothing is what it seems on Qriosity, and the truth will upend all of their lives forever. Love is complicated enough without also trying to stay alive.
Shelved under
- Young Adult Fiction
- Diverse Characters
- emotional
- Fantasy
- Young Adult
- Adventure
- Science Fiction
- Space
- LGBTQ
- Dystopian
- Aliens
- Sexual assault
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ISBN 9781534448537 · Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers