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The Weight of the Stars

K. Ancrum
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The Weight of the Stars

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2019

Book Brief

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K. Ancrum

The Weight of the Stars

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2019
Book Details
Pages

384

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Science Fiction

Romance
Setting

Pacific Northwest • Near Future

Theme
Space
Topic
LGBTQ+
Publication Year

2019

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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Super Short Summary

The Weight of the Stars by K. Ancrum follows Ryann Bird, a teenager with a tough exterior and a penchant for leadership. She forms an unexpected friendship with Alexandria, who dreams of the stars and has a connection to space travel. As their bond strengthens, they navigate challenges, family dynamics, and their shared aspirations for the cosmos.

Emotional

Contemplative

Romantic

Bittersweet

Inspirational

Reviews & Readership

4.2

4,831 ratings

72%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Weight of the Stars by K. Ancrum is praised for its diverse characters and emotional depth, exploring themes of love and space dreams. The narrative style is poetic, often resonating with readers seeking representation of marginalized identities. However, some found the pacing uneven and desired more development of certain plot elements. Overall, it’s a heartfelt, thought-provoking read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Weight of the Stars?

Fans of character-driven YA novels like The Fault in Our Stars and We Are Okay will enjoy The Weight of the Stars by K. Ancrum. This book appeals to readers interested in themes of friendship, space exploration, and self-discovery, all intertwined with a touch of romance and emotional depth.

4.2

4,831 ratings

72%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

384

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Science Fiction

Romance
Setting

Pacific Northwest • Near Future

Theme
Space
Topic
LGBTQ+
Publication Year

2019

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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