as many others have stated in their reviews, this was lovely.

while handling fairly heavy subject matter - sexism, especially in an all male-dominated career/hobby, patriarchal society - reading the lady's guide to celestial mechanics felt like being wrapped in a soft, warm blanket under a starry night sky.

i know next to nothing about a lot of things: astronomy, sewing and drawing included, but easily understood everything i was reading and even learnt a few things. it actually made me want to buy a telescope but given 1) i live fairly close to london (#airpollution) and 2) i have no money, i decided best not to divulge in this impulsivity.

i adored both lucy and catherine. they were strong female characters who were utterly charming. their pov's did get somewhat muddled during chapters which did break my reading spell but other than that, they both had distinctive voices and grew as individuals while simultaneously being perfect together. the ending wrapped everything nicely and

[i was very happy when all the snobby little men got their arses handed to them on account of oléron