The Weight of the Stars

“Things happen in this town that are difficult to describe and difficult to live through. It's almost like it's a magnet that pulls things from the periphery that could never exist anywhere else. You are incredibly rare, and now you're here. In this unremarkably remarkable town. In the right place and the right time for whatever will happen.”


Wow. I feel like a majority of my five star book reviews start with that. K. Ancrum gave us something so beautiful and tender.

Ryann has always dreamt of being among the stars but due to circumstance felt that it was out of her grasp. Often pegged as a problem child she is providing for her brother and his son. Alexandria is new at school and refuses to connect with those around her. After an incident involving both girls Ryann is tasked to take on Alexandria's nightly routine - catching radio signals from her mother who just happens to be in space.

Even with a large cast of characters I did not feel disconnected from this story. K. Ancrum's writing has the ability to make you feel like you're a part of this group. You're feeling for your friends. You are desperately wanting what is best for them even if you may not know what that looks like.

Also that author's note just made me feel a whole lot.