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Danielle Babbles About Books - See You in the Cosmos by Jack Cheng

Rating: 4/5 stars

Adult Content: there are some references/suggestions but most children wouldn’t catch on. 12 and up.

Review: I could cry you buckets of tears over this book! The form of narration as ipod recordings makes the audiobook format work better than reading a physical book, at least it does in my opinion. I loved the different characters, especially Alex of course and how curious and excited and loving he is. I was so anxious about how things would turn out the whole time. Alex’s journey is compelling and very emotional and inspiring.

Alex tem onze anos e adora o espaço sideral, foguetes, sua família e seu cachorro, Carl Sagan - uma homenagem a seu maior herói, o astrônomo autor de Cosmos e Pálido ponto azul. A missão de vida de Alex é enviar seu iPod dourado para o espaço, do mesmo jeito que Sagan (o cientista, não o cachorro) enviou os Discos de Ouro nas sondas Voyager, em 1977, com sons e imagens da Terra, a fim de mostrar aos extraterrestres como é a vida no nosso planeta. Por isso, Alex constrói um foguete. E por isso ele viaja do Colorado ao Novo México, de Las Vegas a Los Angeles, gravando tudo o que acontece pelo caminho. Ele encontra pessoas incríveis, gentis e interessantes, desencava segredos e descobre que, mesmo para um menino com uma mãe complicada e um irmão ausente, família pode significar algo bem maior do que se imagina. Um livro tocante e delicioso sobre aprendermos a discernir realidade e aparências, Vejo Você No Espaço é uma lição de que família também se constrói e de que, com honestidade, força e amor, nos tornamos tão grandes quanto o próprio universo.

Eu terminei de ler esse livro e achei a coisa mais fofa e doce até agora. O Alex é aquela criança que se acha muito madura para idade que tem, ele tem onze, mas mentalmente diz que é treze. A verdade mesmo é que foi dado a ele responsabilidades que uma criança jamais deveria ter, ele fica praticamente abandonado e aprendeu a cuidar de si mesmo e não só de si mesmo, como também de Carl Sagan e da mãe, e conforme o decorrer da história a gente começa a entender o motivo da mãe dele ser assim e o irmão consegue se redimir. O irmão do Alex foi um dos personagens que mais me surpreendeu, no começo eu achava o cara muito canalha, mas depois eu entendi que não era bem isso, aliás o livro é recheado de surpresas. A gente lê uma história sob ponto de vista de uma criança que escâncara a ingenuidade, a simplicidade da vida, e o dom de não guardar magoas de saber perdoar. Esse é um daqueles livros que vai fazer você refletir sobre tudo e eu terminei de ler com aquele sentimento bom no peito.

(17/4/17)

what’s at the top of my ‘to be read’ pile.

currently reading: the kill order - james dashner

I know it’s not strictly studyblr related, but I’ve found that I’ve been reading even more than usual alongside my revision. It's really helping me to relax!

Tuesday’s Treats is a weekly blog post dedicated to newly released books that I’m most excited for. (Books are in no particular order.)

All books featured this week will be released: FEBRUARY 28th

1. The Hate U Give: Angie Thomas (goodreads) (book depository)

Inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement, Thomas’ debut novel follows the story of Starr Carter who straddles two worlds: the poor neighborhood where she lives, and the suburban prep school she attends. When Starr witnesses the death of her best friend Khalil at the hands of a police officer, the delicate balance of her life is shattered. The story of Khalil’s death becomes national news and everyone wants to know what happened that night, and the only one who can answer that question is Starr. And what she says can change everything.

Tackling huge issues of racism and place violence, The Hate U Give may be one of the most important novels to be published this year. If this book isn’t on your TBR, it really should be.

YA Contemporary Fiction; Balzer + Bray/HarperCollins, Hardcover (US)

2. 10 Things I Can See From Here: Carrie Mac (goodreads) (book depository)

Maeve has been struggling with severe anxiety for as long as she can remember, and she’s heard every positive affirmation that one can say, but it’s not like she can shut off her brain. Constantly imagining the worst and creating obituaries for herself and others make life challenging for her in the first place, the added stress of leaving her mom (the one person who actually understands) to live with her dad for six months is enough to send her spiraling.

While in her new home, Maeve unexpectedly finds moments of peace with Salix, a local girl who doesn’t seem to worry about anything. But with all of the problems at home — her father’s questionable sobriety, her step-mother’s pregnancy — Maeve is still convinced that something will go wrong, because it always inevitably will.

YA Contemporary Fiction, LGBTQIA+; Knopf/Random House, Hardcover (US)

3. Daughter of the Pirate King (Daughter of the Pirate King: 1): Tricia Levenseller (goodreads) (book depository)

On a mission to find an ancient map, Alosa allows herself to be captured by an enemy ship so she can search it. She has nothing to worry about in regards to the crew (she can handle them on her own), but her captor, the clever and attractive first mate Riden, may cause her more problems that she anticipated.

All I needed to hear about this book was that it had a kickass female protagonist and pirates, and I was sold (adding it to my most anticipated reads list without blinking).

(Oh, and did I mention that she’s a 17 year-old pirate captain? How awesome!)

YA Fantasy; Feiwel & Friends/Macmillan, Hardcover (US)