Status Updates From A Scatter of Light

I did like how, 10 yrs later with 28 y/o Aria, she’s blended paintings & science in her career! How cool. She never puts a label on her sexuality, but I think that’s ok. Some people don’t. Loved this & Lo’s writing again, as I did with her first novel that I read ofc.

I’m ok w Aria & Steph not being endgame bc, while I felt they had sweet & steamy moments, I think they had too many lifestyle clashes. I actually agreed with Steph’s points during their final convo (it reminded me of something in my past, ow, but that person was right lol!) The two shared a loving connection, but weren’t right long term, & this still allowed Aria to discover more about herself & what she wants

I’m sad about Joan; Aria never even got to confide in her about her sexuality :( I loved the reveal about Lily & Kath getting married! Their love persevered time & society :’) I love lesbians! I have no idea what’ll happen with Steph & Aria. What a mess. Steph should’ve just broken up with Lisa; ik they have love, history, & Steph feels indebted to her… but times & people change. You have to love & let go

-aren’t always as they seem. In Aria’s case, I think that symbolizes heteronormativity/society & what she thought of herself previously. Just bc that’s the precedent, doesn’t mean other things aren’t possible & she can choose a free/queer life. I hope Joan’s ok 🥹

I wasn’t expecting Tasha & Haley to be secretly a couple; how sad that Haley struggles with internalized homophobia. It’s nice for Aria to have another queer friend though, & an old friend at that. & they went to a queer event together! I love the metaphor of Aria’s painting together as her identity forming/becoming clear as she expresses her feelings. I also like the metaphor of space/time & how things-