Tired of being seen as different from her neurotypical peers, Audrey’s determined to switch to the public high school, rebuild her friendship with Clare, and atone for Adam’s death. Now, Audrey’s attending an alternative school where she feels more isolated than ever.
But as they got older, they grew apart, and when their brother Adam died, Clare blamed Audrey for the accident. No matter your background, you’re sure to get attached to both characters, and feel their struggles along with them.Īll in all, a beautiful and touching novel about grief, sisterhood, and so much more.This heartfelt novel for fans of Jandy Nelson and Adam Silvera follows twins Audrey and Clare as they grapple with their brother's death and their changing relationships-with each other and themselves.Īudrey’s best friend was always her twin, Clare. The reactions and growth of Audrey and Clare were both wonderfully written, believable, and poignant to read. Other than that, Latos deftly explores so many topics, ranging from the relationships between siblings and the loss of a loved one. So A+ for Alexandra Latos in that respect! And while I’m not genderfluid, one aspect of the novel that was so well done were all of Clare’s confusion in discovering her sexuality/gender identity.
While I can’t speak to how well they were represented, Latos made them both wonderfully relatable and well-written, human characters.
Latos nails the confusing feelings of being a teenager who doesn’t fit in with their peers, for one reason or another.įirst off, this representation! As I said in the summary, Clare is genderfluid, and her love interest, Taylor, is nonbinary. The whole cast of characters felt so, wonderfully real, and I found myself relating to both the main characters in some respects. Under Shifting Stars is such a powerful novel. Thank you to Edelweiss+ and HMH Books for Younger Readers for sending me this eARC in exchange for an honest review!
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