Status Updates From Interesting Facts about Space

-reconnected & that Polly didn’t immediately take Enjd back without explanation, apology, & commitment to change/growth. The twist with Vin breaking in was surprising, & while I’m glad Enid forgave him, that’s crazy that he didn’t confess before she started moving! But another theme was that it’s better to be honest + transparent, even if we’re afraid of hurting people or seeming like bad people.

-would discover she wasn’t at fault & had assumed she was bc of her bully’s accusation. LOVED her complicated, but extremely loving relationship with her mom. That might’ve been my favorite aspect of the book. I liked that her mom also grew over the course of the story, & will hopefully get better w her depression symptoms since she’s dismantled her rumination over Enid’s dad. Loved that Polly & Enid-

-out & that Gina took it as an opportunity to become more open-minded. Loved the therapist’s approach to getting Enid to realize/come to conclusions herself; this is the best way to heal, when you can do it yourself (but with guidance & coaxing in the right direction)! Loved the twist of the fire (upon reflection, there was foreshadowing with the hot door, smoke smell, etc). I figured bc of her memory loss, Enid-

-because she was so swept up by making everyone else see the “correct” version of her. Similarly, she kept her friend at arm’s length & pushed away romantic interests bc she was afraid of being a “bad person” around them, which was actually her fear of her unique, neurodivergent traits showing, bc she’s afraid of those being seen as weird & wrong. Loved that her sisters & mom called Gina’s homophobia-

Incredible! As per usual, Emily Austin tackles a lot of under-discussed, human dilemmas. Here’s my takes on the themes: I liked the callback & analogy of “white dwarf,” symbolizing Enid’s growth into a truer, more openly complex version of herself. Loved the rep for autism, PTSD, living with disabilities &/or neurodivergence. With the intersections of being a lesbian woman too. Enid literally forgot herself-

I’m glad Enid’s sisters are supportive, avid queer allies :)

-since she saw it on Joan’s phone. End being mean to her mom :( as a defensive reaction to her discomfort & irritation. Also relatable. When Enid talked about feeling delayed in her development bc she has spent sm of her life camouflaging instead of being introspective… I understood that, & I feel many queer &/or neurodivergent people can relate.

Enid & I share more similarities; a therapist discussing symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, & autism with us. The instances of Enid getting jumpscared by bald men keep making me laugh bc, while I don’t share her phobia, I do share a latent distaste for bald men (many men are bald & I’ve met several who are bad people). Enid pushing Polly away :( but Polly should know that’s the same copy-paste text Enid always sends-