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A review by lelodo13
The Calculating Stars by Mary Robinette Kowal
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
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
4.0
This was a wonderful alternative universe story. I very much enjoyed the main character being smart, seriously smart, but having anxieties around social situations. Having a main character with real normal problems made the whole story feel more real. This is a wonderful alternative history, and I will be picking up the next in the series.
Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, Death of parent, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Racism and Xenophobia