ATMOSPHERE: A LOVE STORY by Taylor Jenkins Reid

Rating: 7.5/10 reps
Categories: Fiction

Atmosphere: A Love Story isn’t really about space—it’s about what it means to be human and the joy of finding your place in the universe. Yes, there are rockets, training, and cool astronaut stuff, but the heart of the book is an exploration of all the relationships the main character can have: mother, daughter, lover, friend, colleague—and how they shape her journey.

It’s funny, romantic, heartbreaking, and surprisingly light on its feet. Think CBS drama: expertly crafted, easy to enjoy, not trying to be HBO—and that’s a good thing. There’s at least one stripper in this story and references to milkshakes that will make you open up doordash or whip out your blender. It’s a cool story and we all want the main character to be our aunt. 

This book is emotional cheese: rich, indulgent, and maybe even a little too much—but delicious all the same. A solid, satisfying read that might just sneak up on you and make you cry at least once. 

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