Book details
Against The Stars
Description
When Elliot starts questioning his sexuality on prom night, he's desperate for some certainty and turns to GlimpseTech, a company offering all over-sixteens the chance to glimpse a vision of their future. But Elliot's Glimpse only makes him more confused, showing him in an intimate moment with Seb, the 'one gay kid' in his year at school.Seb, meanwhile, has not time to worry about Glimpses, not while he's dealing with his mum's depression and the man showing up at his house demanding money. But then he bumps into Elliot, and bumps into him again, and it seems like the universe is pulling them together.Despite Elliot keeping his Glimpse a secret from Seb, and despite the vast differences between their lives, undeniable feelings begin to develop. But tensions are building in the world around them. People are protesting against the Glimpse technology, and there are rumors about the so-called Last Day: the day beyond which no one has ever seen in...
Age
13-18
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
262 pages
Book in series
#2
Why to read
- Engaging Storyline: The book offers a thrilling adventure set in a richly imagined galaxy, keeping readers hooked from the first page to the last.
- Complex Characters: The author creates multi-dimensional characters that readers can relate to, each with their own motivations and growth throughout the story.
- Thought-Provoking Themes: 'Against The Stars' explores deep themes such as the nature of humanity, the ethics of space exploration, and the impact of technology on society.
- Immersive World-Building: Christopher Hartland's attention to detail in crafting the universe of 'Against The Stars' provides an immersive experience that fans of world-building will appreciate.