'Absolutely gut-wrenching and gorgeously written. This book sucked me in instantly' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'I love the way the relationship between Cleo and Billie developed. I fell in love with them, with their relationship. And they made me cry a lot. AND THE LONGING !!!!!!!!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
So, here's the thing: Cleo and her friends really, truly didn't mean to steal this spaceship.
They just wanted to know why, twenty years ago, the entire Providence crew vanished without a trace. But then the stupid dark matter engine started all on its own, and now these four twenty-somethings are en route to Proxima Centauri, unable to turn around, and being harangued by a snarky hologram that has the face and attitude of the ship's missing captain, Billie.
Cleo has dreamt of being an astronaut all her life, and Earth is kind of a lost cause at this point, so this should be one of those blessings in disguise people talk about. But as the ship gets deeper into space, the laws of physics start twisting, old mysteries start crawling back to life, and Cleo's initially combative relationship with Billie turns into something deeper and more desperate than either woman is prepared for.
Part space odyssey, part Sapphic romance and all spaceship-stealing fun, Emily Hamilton's breathtaking The Stars Too Fondly is a wild tale of galaxy-spanning friendship, improbable love, and wonder as vast as the universe itself.
'I'm a huge fan of that bombastic, earnest, interdimensional aspect that 80's sci-fi had, so seeing it here, just as earnest and openly Queer, was a real treat' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'The vibes of this book are seriously so great. It had some of my favorite bookish elements - found family, great banter, forced proximity, and women in STEM' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'QUEER ROMANCE. IN SPACE. ROMANTASY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The number of times I silent screamed while reading this cannot even be counted on one hand. This novel is so, so, SO funny and heartfelt' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'Space? Check. Sapphic? Check. Rom-com? Check. . . . I loved it from the first page' �� ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ���
'I adored literally everything about this. I am a huge Trekkie and also a huge Star Trek Voyager fan and a queer woman, so it did feel like this book might have been made in a lab for me' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'I adored this book. The science, the found family, the relationship between Billie and Cleo - it was absolute perfection' ��� ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Genre: Science Fiction
'I love the way the relationship between Cleo and Billie developed. I fell in love with them, with their relationship. And they made me cry a lot. AND THE LONGING !!!!!!!!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
So, here's the thing: Cleo and her friends really, truly didn't mean to steal this spaceship.
They just wanted to know why, twenty years ago, the entire Providence crew vanished without a trace. But then the stupid dark matter engine started all on its own, and now these four twenty-somethings are en route to Proxima Centauri, unable to turn around, and being harangued by a snarky hologram that has the face and attitude of the ship's missing captain, Billie.
Cleo has dreamt of being an astronaut all her life, and Earth is kind of a lost cause at this point, so this should be one of those blessings in disguise people talk about. But as the ship gets deeper into space, the laws of physics start twisting, old mysteries start crawling back to life, and Cleo's initially combative relationship with Billie turns into something deeper and more desperate than either woman is prepared for.
Part space odyssey, part Sapphic romance and all spaceship-stealing fun, Emily Hamilton's breathtaking The Stars Too Fondly is a wild tale of galaxy-spanning friendship, improbable love, and wonder as vast as the universe itself.
'I'm a huge fan of that bombastic, earnest, interdimensional aspect that 80's sci-fi had, so seeing it here, just as earnest and openly Queer, was a real treat' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'The vibes of this book are seriously so great. It had some of my favorite bookish elements - found family, great banter, forced proximity, and women in STEM' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'QUEER ROMANCE. IN SPACE. ROMANTASY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The number of times I silent screamed while reading this cannot even be counted on one hand. This novel is so, so, SO funny and heartfelt' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'Space? Check. Sapphic? Check. Rom-com? Check. . . . I loved it from the first page' �� ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ���
'I adored literally everything about this. I am a huge Trekkie and also a huge Star Trek Voyager fan and a queer woman, so it did feel like this book might have been made in a lab for me' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'I adored this book. The science, the found family, the relationship between Billie and Cleo - it was absolute perfection' ��� ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Genre: Science Fiction
Praise for this book
"Funny and charming, The Stars Too Fondly perfectly balances Starfleet 'can do' attitude, punk swagger, and cozy rom-com vibes. Emily Hamilton's debut is a wildly original tale that feels cozy and epic at the same time. My Trekkie heart adored it." - Mike Chen
"Heartpounding, heartwarming, and flat-out fantastic, this book is as brilliant and beautiful as the stars! I laughed, I cried, I cheered -- I absolutely loved it! A new favorite!" - Sarah Beth Durst
"The Stars Too Fonldy is a romantic, joyful, and often poignant sci-fi romp that scratched an itch I didn't know I had. An utter delight." - Hannah Fergesen
"The vacuum of space is anything but dark when your found family is with you. This cozy space opera is delightful and full of heart." - Al Hess
"Emily Hamilton's The Stars Too Fondly begins as a quippy heist with an endearing cast, then evolves into a space comedy that has as many thoughtful explorations of the inner-workings of dark matter as the - equally complicated - relationships that make up a found family. This highly self-aware novel prioritizes care and connection, without sacrificing any of the fun of space (mis)adventure. Because sometimes saving the world starts with saving each other. I cannot wait to see readers who love Tamsyn Muir's Gideon and Harrow go absolutely feral for Cleo and Billie." - Micaiah Johnson
"The Stars Too Fondly is a sparkling debut filled with found family, queer joy, and a delightful romance that made me swoon. It hooked me from the start, and I couldn't put it down as I rooted for Cleo to find her way home - both literally and figuratively. I adored every word, and I can't wait to see what Emily Hamilton writes next!" - Jessie Mihalik
"A perfect hope-punk science fantasy that reminds me of Doctor Who in all the best ways. The Stars Too Fondly is magnificent in its spaceship stealing adventure and twisty plot. Where Emily Hamilton excels is the bonds between friends and loved ones that stretch between light-years and dimensions with the comfort of a weighted blanket. It is an achingly beautiful and hilariously funny debut." - K B Wagers
"Heartpounding, heartwarming, and flat-out fantastic, this book is as brilliant and beautiful as the stars! I laughed, I cried, I cheered -- I absolutely loved it! A new favorite!" - Sarah Beth Durst
"The Stars Too Fonldy is a romantic, joyful, and often poignant sci-fi romp that scratched an itch I didn't know I had. An utter delight." - Hannah Fergesen
"The vacuum of space is anything but dark when your found family is with you. This cozy space opera is delightful and full of heart." - Al Hess
"Emily Hamilton's The Stars Too Fondly begins as a quippy heist with an endearing cast, then evolves into a space comedy that has as many thoughtful explorations of the inner-workings of dark matter as the - equally complicated - relationships that make up a found family. This highly self-aware novel prioritizes care and connection, without sacrificing any of the fun of space (mis)adventure. Because sometimes saving the world starts with saving each other. I cannot wait to see readers who love Tamsyn Muir's Gideon and Harrow go absolutely feral for Cleo and Billie." - Micaiah Johnson
"The Stars Too Fondly is a sparkling debut filled with found family, queer joy, and a delightful romance that made me swoon. It hooked me from the start, and I couldn't put it down as I rooted for Cleo to find her way home - both literally and figuratively. I adored every word, and I can't wait to see what Emily Hamilton writes next!" - Jessie Mihalik
"A perfect hope-punk science fantasy that reminds me of Doctor Who in all the best ways. The Stars Too Fondly is magnificent in its spaceship stealing adventure and twisty plot. Where Emily Hamilton excels is the bonds between friends and loved ones that stretch between light-years and dimensions with the comfort of a weighted blanket. It is an achingly beautiful and hilariously funny debut." - K B Wagers
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