To the Moon and Back - Target Exclusive Edition - by Eliana Ramage (Hardcover)

This novel is remarkably ambitious, weaving together themes of family, relationships, identity, belonging, ambition, and survival. It asks, “what do we owe to those who came before us?” and explores how the main characters answer that question in their own ways—Steph, striving to become the first Cherokee astronaut; Kayla, proudly defending indigenous heritage through activism and social media; and their mother, who tries to anchor her daughters in the Cherokee community in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. At its core, this is a messy and deeply human story about growing up, growing apart, and finding your way back.

This book was okay. Reads very YA, though I don't think it's supposed to be. In the end, I don't really know what the book is about, and it had very little, if any resolutions to any of its several threads. Surprised this was a RBC pick.

This book was so bad. Reeses book club picks are consistently disappointing.

What a stellar (space pun intended) debut novel! I can't stop thinking about this beautiful, intricate, alternatingly haunting and uplifting epic story. Will be re-reading and recommending to all my family and friends - especially to the women in my life and to my LGBTQ+ chosen family.

An incredibly moving and heartfelt story. Laugh out loud moments and well developed characters. Something for everyone in here!

I started this book last night and could not put it down! It's a coming of age story about a cherokee girl who wants to be an astronaut. I've already learned so much! Definitely recommend if you're looking to get drawn in to a good story.

A beautifully written story with something for everyone. Highly recommend.

I really liked how this story was told as I felt very invested what was going to happen next. The theme around family and heritage really clicked with me, and I kept thinking about my own background and relationships while reading. I grabbed it from Reese’s book club picks, and now I get why she chose it. Her recommendations never let me

READ THIS BOOK! I DEVOURED this absolute gem of a novel. It strikes a perfect balance of moving, funny, eye-opening, and heart-wrenching - all with a clever, engaging style of prose that kept me hooked. Ramage grapples with weighty emotional and political issues with nuance, grace, and a sense of humour. Somehow, she managed to weave laugh-out-loud moments throughout the entire novel, even while taking me on a journey of intense feelings as the story progressed. The characters all felt whole and complex, and I loved getting the opportunity to experience them growing and changing through the different eras covered by this book. As a queer person, I enjoyed the oh-so-relatable representations of being a baby-queer growing into queer identity. And as a white person, I was grateful for the generosity of the novel in sharing a Cherokee perspective on Native histories, identities, and communities. I was left feeling tender and hopeful when I finished this novel, and looking forward to reading more from this author!

This was such a fun book to read. The plot was amazing, and the included texts, social media posts, and dating profiles really let us get to know the characters!