Let me just say that Barbara is TRASH . . . Now that I've gotten that off of my chest, I thoroughly enjoyed every bit of this and could not put it down. Imagine, being that smart and landing a job that incredible, and having the love of a child, and finding someone who loves you that fiercely! Absolutely incredible story. 5 stars

The narrator is FABULOUS!

A story about SO many kinds of love. A great read ️

One of the best books of the year! I love TJR she is one of my all time favorite authors. I have given every one of her books 5 stars.

Perfect story. I loved the characters (except Barbara) and I didn't want the book to end and lose them.

At first I wasn't sure how I felt about this book because it started with some astronaut stuff and I didn't know if it would hold my interest. Boy was I wrong! I loved the way the story was told and I loved the narration. I connected with the main character loving her niece and thought that was such a special part of the book. But the love story really got me. Wow. Just read it!

Such a wonderful description of falling in love with some one and how they become your whole world.

Disappointing compared to her other works

Didn’t want the story end!

Kept me engaged. Good book.

Sophomoric

The story might have been good if I was not so irritated by the narration. The femal lowering her voice to be a male or a tough chick or raising it to be a child was TOO MUCH. It distracted from the story which I felt was moving slow to begin with. I am new to listening to books. The first one didn't do that- I am hoping these books are not like that

I was hoping this book would be more of a historical narrative about the space shuttle mission, and the wonderful sacrifices and accomplishments made by the astronauts and engineers involved. Instead it’s more about the relationship between the 2 female leads. Groan. I couldn’t finish it.

I loved this book and found it very inspiring. if I hadn't had to go to work the next morning I would have stayed up all night to finish.

Interesting read.

Wasn’t sure I would like it, but keep listening. A little too romantic for me, but did have some sweet moments.

Loved it!

One of the best books I have ever read!

Very well narrated book

Great story.

Loved it!

If I had been told that I would so enjoy a book about astronaut training, I would balk. But this was a book that I could not put down. The relationships, great and poor, between the characters are subtly and beautifully revealed. The tension to find out how this intricate story ends is sublime. Do yourself a favor and LISTEN!

It was well written and enjoyed it overall. Narrator’s voice was not my favourite by any means but I was determined to finish it.

Incredible and deeply romantic. Loved this book so much!

Great love story. Have a good cry.

A little boring. Female led was not believable as a scientist (I am one and know many). Never finished the book.

This book changed me.

Wonderful book with interesting characters. Narrator was excellent!

I've read a few TJR books, and usually I love them. This one I went back and forth on, but ultimately settled on a 4.5-star rating, rounded up. The setting is told so well, and the characters are all decent people (except Lydia), and I really enjoyed the story itself. There is a lot of NASA stuff, and some astronomy stuff that people may say is wrong, but since I don't know any better, I enjoyed it. My biggest complaint is that the ending felt a little to abrupt for me. Overall, it's a good fiction book, and I'll certainly read more of her stuff.

This was such an interesting book with all the astronaut information. It also had a great love story along with family and job difficulties.

Loved this book.!!!

Amazing.

Great story with wonderful characters. Thoroughly enjoyed!

A trip through history & learning something new about the characters as they’re learning things about themselves. Listened for hours at a time-could not put down.

Great story and time piece!

I loved this book… great story

Wow. Very interesting depiction on woman breaking into the US space program. I often skip through the details of a story, more involved in the characters and their relationships. This book was different. I was fascinated by the details. Very well done. I don't want to give anything away but I think the author wanted to convey how far we've come at acceptance of love, the universe etc but unfortunately the politics of 2025 speak a reversal and it made me sad. The narration was good but again as in sooo many audiobooks there was the he said, she said where their were only to people in the scene This drives me crazy. Stop already!

Loved the book.

A good love story. Worth the read

Absolutely loved this book! And the audio was fantastic

I am a big fan of Taylor Jenkins Reid and she did not disappoint with this book!

This was a very good story. Captured the times and the difficulties LGBT individuals had in all aspects of their lives. It was also a wonderful love story on two fronts, love for partner and family member. Read this book, you will be happy you did.

Written well but very predictable

Such a beautifully written story. So deep and complex, so hopeful and heartbreaking at the same time. I hope there are people out there like Joan and Vanessa. The narration was excellent.

It was OK. Not a topic that interested me. Did not appreciate the abrupt ending.

I wish I can just express my feelings about this book as Goodwin communicated herself about everything. I didn’t know anything about the story and was very surprised again! I love the love that was portrayed and how easy was to understand it. Taylor Jenkins Reid continues being one of my favorite writers.

One of the best books I have read in a long time. The way the author captured not only being a gay woman and motherhood, amazing! I love the narrator and her work and think this is some of her best.

Wow is all I can say

Great read

What an original plot. Totally kept my attention to see what happened next.

A great story and excellent narrator! Gripping from start to finish.

This is another excellent novel by Taylor Jenkins Reid! I liked how the story is told going back and forth from current to past, which keeps one very motivated to continue. The Narrators are also awesome!

Have tissues for the end. It's a beautiful love story and it should be. It puts into perspective what astronauts and their families gave us for the United States and maybe around the world. Better than Carrie Soto.