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Reviews
Starred review in Publishers Weekly
“In this tantalizing space opera debut, Hamilton weaves a thoughtful, self-aware story bursting with witty repartee and provocative romance.”
Starred review in Shelf Awareness
“Debut author Emily Hamilton bursts onto the scene like a supernova… A dazzling, heartfelt space adventure novel about chosen family and the ache of existence… Marks Hamilton as an author to watch.”
Review in Library Journal
“This delightful debut is a space odyssey with just enough mystery and romance to keep readers thoroughly entertained.”
Review in Kirkus Reviews
“Love finds you in the least expected places, even in other galaxies.”
Review by Arezou Amin, The Geeky Waffle
“The Stars Too Fondly brings with it a message of hope, one that resonates long after the last page, and encourages its readers to go seek that hope for themselves, even if it feels out of reach.”
Review in AudioFile
“Vico Ortiz narrates a raucous space adventure rom-com with infectious energy… This lively story of friendship and queer romance is full of interdimensional danger and is heaps of fun on audio.”
Review in Starburst Magazine
“At its core a sci-fi novel, and yet simultaneously so much more… richly plotted and tightly constructed… a lens into the beauty and collectivism of found family and underrepresented LGBTQ relationships and experiences, a blending of genre and form, a sweeping intergalactic conflict… Cosy and funny and yet simultaneously deliciously complex and challenging.”
Review in The Cosmic Circus
“A different kind of summer romance… Cleo and Billie’s love is going to follow you around for a while.”
Review in Hidden Sci-Fi
“A triumph of a debut… The kind of book that will leave you feeling lighter, happier, and delightfully star-struck. For anyone seeking an escape to the unforgettable stories that can only unfold among the vast depths of space, this is not to be missed.”
Interviews
“Q&A: Emily Hamilton, Author of ‘The Stars Too Fondly,’” The Nerd Daily
“An Indies Introduce Q&A with Emily Hamilton,” American Booksellers Association
“Gollancz Debuts — Roundtable Interview Women in SFF,” The Fantasy Hive
“Author's new sci-fi novel aims for more LGBTQ+ representation in literature,” KMBC News
r/Fantasy AMA
Accolades
Book Riot’s Best Books of 2024
AudioFile’s Best Audiobooks of 2024
An Indies Introduce Independent Booksellers’ Debut Picks of the Season
An AudioFile June 2024 Earphones Award Winner
“AudioFile’s Best Audiobooks of June,” AudioFile and Literary Hub
“Riot Roundup: The Best Books We Read April-June 2024,” Book Riot
“Let’s Talk: The Best Books of the Summer,” The Last Page
“8 Must-Read Spacemance and Romancifi Books to Dive Into Romantic Science Fiction,” Paste
Prepub Coverage
“Readers’ Most Anticipated Summer Books” and “Discover the Biggest New Fantasy, Sci-Fi, and Horror Reads of Summer,” Goodreads
Top 10 pick, “Spring 2024 Adult Preview: SF, Fantasy & Horror,” Publishers Weekly
“46 Most Anticipated Queer Books Coming Out In June 2024,” Autostraddle
“Space Smooches and Surreal Short Stories: June’s Best Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books,” Literary Hub
“Science Fiction & Fantasy | Prepub Alert, June 2024 Titles,” Library Journal
“Is This Your Summer of Sci-Fi?” B&N Reads
“8 Out-of-This-World Romances in Space” and “15 June Romance Novels to Cure the Summertime Blues,” Book Riot
“11 Most Anticipated Fantasy & Sci-Fi Books Coming Out In June 2024” and “10 Best LGBTQ+ Books Coming Out In June 2024,” ScreenRant
“25 Books by Debut Authors to Read in 2024,” Bookish by Netgalley
“12 Must-Listen Audiobooks for June from AudioFile's Editors,” AudioFile Magazine
“All the New Science Fiction Books Arriving in June 2024,” Reactor
“22 SFFH Books We’re Looking Forward to in June 2024,” Psychopomp
“A Sneak Preview of 2024 Books,” Lightspeed
“These are the best new science fiction books to read this June 2024,” New Scientist
“Queer Reads: Emily Hamilton’s sci-fi rom-com ‘The Stars Too Fondly’ drops in time for Pride,” Dallas Voice
“Most Anticipated Queer Adult Fiction: January—June 2024,” LGBTQ Reads
“The Most Anticipated 2024 Book Releases,” “Devour These Anticipated 2024 Fantasy & Sci-Fi Book Releases,” and “16 New Book Releases To Pick Up In June 2024,” The Nerd Daily
“Most Anticipated SFF Books 2024,” The Fantasy Hive
“9 Must-Read Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books Releasing in June 2024,” IGN
“Check out all the SF/F books hitting stores this June,” Transfer Orbit
“45 New Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror Books Coming Your Way in June,” Gizmodo
“Celebrate Pride Month with These 25 Delightful New Books,” BookBub