The Lady's Guide to Celestial Mechanics

Feminine Pursuits

De: Olivia Waite

Narrado por: Morag Sims

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A Sapphic’s Review of The Lady’s Guide to Celestial Mechanics

To be frank, I would not say that this book is some grand and epic romance, but I would also say that it doesn’t need to be. Just as romance can be found in grand gestures as much as in the small moments that many forget, The Lady’s Guide to Celestial Mechanics carries a lovely weight and depth despite it’s perceived stature. Waite weaves a metaphor throughout the book for its subjects, often and poignantly returned to that gives more depth to the emotions and relationships evoked.

I thoroughly enjoyed the book. Sims’ narration is very pleasant and I appreciate the character and variety she gave to each character that spoke.

The only thing I can say that I disliked was that it ended. Unfortunately, all things do. But I shall certainly listen to this again.

Wanted to start it all over again

I loved reading this book in print. Listening is even better. Perfect characters. I didn’t want it to end. And now I’m considering starting it again.

A new favorite!

This book really hooked me hard, what a lovely historical romance, and now I'm dying to find more.
Lucy and Catherine is just an incredibly lovely pairing, and they are so well written.
I can't really comment on historical or scientific accuracy, but from a listening point of view, it's just feels so incredibly well written, and the attention to detail is simply fantastic.
Morag Sims narration is just impeccable, and really elevated the experience.
And this is one of those book, that I will listed to again in a month or two, I loved it.

just what I wanted

A good LGBT historical fiction novel.
It is a pretty predictable story, but it is a good one. My only issue is there were many points throughout the book 'Where I wondered who's perspective are we are reading from?' It did flip-flop between the 2 main characters. But didnt make it obvious who's perspective we were reading from. Which made it awkward at times.

Be still my rapidly beating heart

This was a beautiful story of love and raw ambition in the face of adversity that prevailed as it always will! I love reading stories that bring light to the amazing work and triumphs of women, who, since the beginning have always been considered the weaker, meeker sex. This was empowering to read and I thoroughly enjoyed the love and bond that grew between Catherine and Lucy. Their love and support of one another despite what others -to include themselves- believed was an unstoppable force that continued to build momentum over the course of the story. I'm so glad to have stumbled upon this jewel in search of my next read. Great work Olivia Waite!