Stargazing for Beginners by Jenny McLachlan

Rating: 4/5

Category: Young Adult Contemporary Fiction

Started: 04th May, 2017

Finished: 04th June, 2017

Pages: 256

Copy: Australian, Paperback

Publication Date: June, 2017

Publisher: Bloomsbury
http://www.bloomsbury.com/au/

RRP (AU): $14.99
Ebook Available: Yes

Recommended ages: 12+


Overall Comment: "Cliche in a perfect way" Myself. 

Review: I loved this so much. It was realistic and ultimately common yet so unique. Being a space nerd myself, I understand her nerdy speeches and space references and for this, I love it more. Though, I don't get teased about this. I loved the character development within the main character Meg. Elsa, the baby, really made me think of my cousin Willow. I loved their relationship and I longed to hug my baby cousin all throughout. Ed and the crew were unique and so realistic in a sense that we can all relate to. The relationship, the development, just everything was so amazing. I loved it! That mum though, seriously? Too much of a free spirit that everyone kind of brushes off. The 15 year old kids have better life skills than the Grandpa and mum included. Like, no, it isn't okay for your mum to just leave a 15 year old kid at home with a 1 year old baby without them knowing and expect them to stay at their grandpa's who she already knows is better off by himself and can not take care of a baby. And I mean, Meg could of just said that her mum is overseas at the moment instead of lying to the childcare people, it makes more sense! I don't understand that bit, but nevertheless, I loved the plot. It was a mix of humor and science and high-school life and I love it. I really enjoyed this book and I completely recommend for a fun, quick read. Thank you to Bloomsbury! You guys are actually amazing! From your Musketeer, Emmaleah Xx "All for one and one for all"