Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for giving me access to the free advanced digital copy of this book.

I love a STEM chapter book! Even kids who aren't into space (and most kids are!) will relate to Astrid's story of the difficulties of making new friends and those complicated feelings you have when old friendships evolve. And the representation of a hard of hearing child is an added bonus!

I like that while the fact that our protagonist is hearing impaired matters in this plot, it isn't an "issue", a problem to address. It's just a fact of her character. The plot ends up more about problem solving and being a good friend than overcoming obstacles.