The Stars Did Wander Darkling by Colin Meloy - ADVISABLE

The Stars Did Wander Darkling by Colin Meloy. 329 pages. Harper Collins. 2022. $18 

Language: PG (3 swears 0 'f'); Mature Content: G Violence: PG 

BUYING ADVISORY: MS - ADVISABLE 

AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE 

"The Stars Did Wander Darkling" is a novel set in the future where space travel is more accessible and easier. Traveling planet to planet is child's play. The story follows a group of astronauts who explore uncharted regions of space. As they dive deeper into the black abyss of space, they find wonders and strange civilizations, each with its own secrets and challenges. Amidst the vastness of space, the crew must learn to be resilient and be able to combat the loneliness of space. 

The Stars Did Wander Darkling by Colin Meloy is a fun enjoyable book that allows readers a classic feel without reading a book that was published a hundred years ago. I loved the angle the author took about being lonely in space, it was an interesting take that I appreciated. Sci-fi isn't really up my wheelhouse most of the time but this is a good starter for anyone wanting to jump into Sci-fi. The main characters Archie, Olive, Chris and Athena are all described as being white. 

Kenzie Hoehne Reviewer