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by Sarah Pinsker (Goodreads Author)

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Hello. This is marked as Sapphic/Queer/LGBTQ+. I'd really appreciate it if someone told me how does this book fit in this category? (as spoiler-free as possible, please)

Jonathan Strahan While it definitely is, that element is not foregrounded. We Are Satellites is the story of a family made up of two moms (who are plainly in love with…moreWhile it definitely is, that element is not foregrounded. We Are Satellites is the story of a family made up of two moms (who are plainly in love with one another) and two kids. The relationship between the two moms is explored, but more from a family angle than a romantic one. Hope that helps.(less)

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What is the significance of the title of this book? Did I miss some mention in the text? because it doesn't really seem to relate...?

Júpiter Vanessa There's a chapter where Val and Sophie have a conversation (when Sophie is a child) where Sophie looks at the night sky and asks what two moving light…moreThere's a chapter where Val and Sophie have a conversation (when Sophie is a child) where Sophie looks at the night sky and asks what two moving lights are and when Val explains, she asks if they would ever cross each other. Val thinks Sophie is worried about the satellites collapsing, but after she says something along the lines of "they are launched in a way that makes sure that can't happen" Sophie responds with something like "I wonder if they feel lonely."(less)

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