Many thanks to NetGalley and Zando Projects | SJP Lit for gifting me a digital ARC of this intriguing book by Alexandra Oliva. All opinions expressed in this review are my own - 4.5 stars!
It's 1980, and Carol and her husband are living in a small town in the Adirondacks. They have just had their first child, Michael, and Carol is struggling with motherhood. Then, lights appear in the sky which are later determined to be communication from life on another planet 11 light years away. We follow the stories of Carol, Michael, and Ro, named for the celestial star.
While this book has an interesting sci-fi plot about possibly communicating with other intelligent beings. this is more of a character-driven novel. Carol's obsession with this other life leads her to search for answers outside her small town and family. It's the story of generational trauma, identity, marriage, and motherhood. We follow this family for generations, through tragedies and celebrations, as they navigate their future. Extra points for all the Adirondack area references (Stewart's!). Wonderful, thoughtful book.
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