Ask the Passengers
Ask the Passengers
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2012
Book Brief
336
Novel • Fiction
Small Town • Contemporary
2012
YA
14-18 years
HL630L
Super Short Summary
In Ask the Passengers, Astrid Jones navigates high school challenges, friendship, family tensions, and her sexuality in a small town. She copes by sending love to airplane passengers and grapples with her romantic feelings for a girl named Dee. As she stands up to gossip and homophobia, Astrid ultimately seeks self-acceptance and understanding in a complex world. This story includes themes of homophobia and intimate relationships.
Contemplative
Emotional
Challenging
Hopeful
Reviews & Readership
25,677 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Review Roundup
Ask the Passengers by A.S. King garners praise for its unique narrative style and deep exploration of identity, love, and acceptance. Critics commend its relatable characters and poignant themes, though some note a slow pace and occasional predictability. Overall, it's a thoughtful and impactful read addressing complex teen issues with sensitivity.
Who Should Read Ask the Passengers?
Readers who enjoy Ask the Passengers by A.S. King typically appreciate YA novels with strong, introspective protagonists exploring themes of identity and acceptance. Fans of Alice Walker’s The Color Purple or Stephen Chbosky’s The Perks of Being a Wallflower will find similar emotional resonance and depth.
25,677 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
336
Novel • Fiction
Small Town • Contemporary
2012
YA
14-18 years
HL630L
We’re just getting started
Add this title to our list of requested Study Guides!