4 stars
A beautiful story celebrating self-acceptance, friendship, family, and open communication.
When Indu was young, he was found alone on the moon. Since then he’s lived happily with his adoptive mother on a spaceship. Now Indu is moving to New Earth to live with his mother and new stepfamily. That means Indu will have to learn a new language, attend a new school, get used to a new culture, and try to get along with his new stepfamily.
A heartwarming coming-of-age tale that leans a bit into sci-fi. Deals with topics of gender and sexuality, death, fitting in, making friends, crushes, community, and speaking up.
I loved the messaging about setting boundaries for yourself and respecting other people’s space when they need time to process.
Gorgeous artwork. Loved the character designs, especially how the different characters express themselves through their hair and clothes.
This book tackles a whole lot, but nicely balances the tough topics with hope, community, and love. I really enjoyed watching Indu settle in and get more comfortable in his new home.