Joshua Mousey’s Reviews > Gravitational Pull > Status Update

So much reconciliation between Sky’s “parents,” Claire, and Ryan.

The celebration/graduation surprise and gift from his mom was too little, too late, although I wish there was slightly more recognition from Sky to her for that once acknowledgement. He doesn’t have to forgive her necessarily, but still.

Ryan’s panic over being the one causing the hurt and explicitly not wanting to inflict that on Sky is just… 🥹

This book really nails the feeling of being a bystander in the company of others, given what we've seen of Sky watching Ryan, Ben, and Evan talk, yet still welcome to the clique. Even if there's not much for the person to add to a discussion, his inclusion is still sweet, even if he thinks of himself as damaged goods.

Sensitivity for male victims of SA done right. Suck it Greg!

Speaking of, how do furries have sex with multiple furries without concern for STDs/STIs, or do they not exist in-universe?

Sky and Ry’s bond comes from them feeling like they’re the only ones holding their families together, despite the familial troubles Sky had growing up, and the familial troubles Ry is having now.

Also, “Shiver down my spine” is quite a prominent phrase in this book.

Fuck man.

Ryan doesn’t think he’s good enough for Sky since he supposedly isn’t cut out for college, Sky thinking Ryan needs to be “saved” from his familial situation the same way he “saved” himself from his, especially since he’s nervous about being in a family he wish he had, so much to unpack after that break up…

The frustration and confusion Ryan gets from mathy word problems is so tangible, it catapulted me into memories of having my ass turned inside out with a leather rope for failing to understand similar questions on assignments.

Also, Ryan having to be strong for Skyler’s sake to where he’s almost neglecting his own well being. Let’s see how else Skyler reciprocates his love for Ry.

Overbearing characters who border on breaking a bond between a tight pair grind my gears, but Claire might be an exception.