Against the Stars
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Joe Jameson
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Will M. Watt
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Benjamin Crow
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When an attempt to kiss his best friend becomes a prom night disaster, Elliot Dove's confusion surrounding his sexuality is thrown into overdrive.
Desperate for some clarity, Elliot turns to GlimpseTech, a company offering all over-sixteens a 44-second glimpse of what lies ahead. But Elliot's Glimpse only makes him more confused, showing him in an intimate moment with Sebastian Glass, the "one gay kid" in his year at school.
Seb, meanwhile, hates Glimpses and blames the technology for his dad's absence. Unlike the protesters picket-lining GlimpseTech headquarters, Seb has other things to worry about, like his mom's depression and the man showing up at his house demanding money. Then he bumps into Elliot and bumps into him again until it seems the universe is pulling them together. Despite the vast differences in their lives, Elliot and Seb find something they were missing in each other, and soon friendship blooms into something more.
Tensions are growing in the outside world. Rumors of the so-called "Last Day"—the day beyond which no one has seen in their Glimpse—are causing widespread panic. With the end of the world an increasingly real prospect, a seemingly uncrossable class divide, and the secret of Elliot's Glimpse a ticking time bomb, the universe may have other plans for Elliot and Seb.
Against The Stars is an exploration of class, love, and destiny, perfect for fans of Adam Silvera's They Both Die At The End. This speculative queer romance will have listeners desperate to know how things turn out, but if given the choice, would you glimpse ahead?
©2022 Christopher Hartland (P)2023 Podium AudioLo que los oyentes dicen sobre Against the Stars
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Total4 out of 5 stars
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Ejecución5 out of 5 stars
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Historia4 out of 5 stars
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- 01-02-24
A YA romance with a glimpse of Sci-Fi
Blimey, just devoured in a couple of days Against the Stars by Christopher Hartland –This YA sci-fi romance had me gripped from the start. I was expecting another coming-to-age story, with no much more, but was pleased to find a story that without being proper Sci-Fi, it uses it enough to help the story going , and the whole "glimpse-of-the-future" premise is equal parts intriguing and terrifying.
The story follows Elliot and Seb, two lads from opposite ends of the spectrum who end up drawn together after Elliot catches a glimpse of himself with Seb in the future. Despite their differences, they develop a deep connection, and their journey together is a rollercoaster of feels, both heart-warming and heart-breaking
I reckon the characters are the real gems of this book. Elliot's sweet and relatable, while Seb's got this strong, more complex and determined vibe. Their relationship is the heart of the story, and it's written beautifully.
The book throws some big questions your way too, like love, loss, and who you even are. It got me thinking about all the choices you make throughout your life and what I'd do if I could see snippets of my future – mind-blowing stuff!
All in all, Against the Stars is a very good option for any YA sci-fi romance fans out there. It's well-written, thought-provoking, and the kind of story that'll stick with you.
One tiny niggle, though – the whole GlimpseTech downfall plot, with the Agent Sigma chapters, it could have been fleshed out more to add some extra layers to the story. It felt like a very big missed opportunity for having a more intricated plot.
Here are some of my favourite bits from the book:
* "Is it fair to know your future, if it takes away the freedom to choose?"
* "You always hear in books and movies about how much weight those three words carry, but i don't think you really understand until you hear them spoken to you.
* "Here's the thing; if we knew where we were heading, then in the end we wouldn't know if we stayed together because of love, or just because we were told that's what's supposed to happen."
If you're looking for a book that'll make you think and feel, Against the Stars is deffo worth a try.
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