It's true, you know. In space, no one can hear you scream like a little girl. Andy Weir

Well what can I say about this one? It was a bit slow to start, most likely due to all of the descriptions and details, jargon if you will, that are essential to setting up for such a huge story.

So much better than "If I Stay" I was really involved in the story early on.. I cared what happened. Couldn't wait to finish. Couldn't stand to finish. ..just the right amount of push and pull

I read this the year I turned 50.. It was touching to me in a personal way. Genova was able to weave a believable story from Alice's increasingly clouded POV.. different and powerful.