ATMOSPHERE was one of my most anticipated reads of the year and boy did it deliver. It is so different from TJR’s other recent novels and over a week later I’m still thinking about it — the characters, the plot, the feelings I felt while reading it.

I really don’t want to go into too many plot details because I don’t want to give anything away. But know you have two storylines — both during the ‘90s space shuttle program. The more current storyline is set during an active space mission (ahem, this is the stressful timeline). And this action is spread out throughout the novel. The bulk of the book is flashbacks to how our main character, Joan, became the astronaut she is.

The story is very character-driven, about Joan, who may be one of my favorite characters of all time. TJR created such a fascinating woman — brilliant, resourceful, loving and lovable. I can’t say enough about how hard I was rooting for her.

This is a love story (it says it on the dang cover itself) and that element of the story is truly top notch. My heart was so full for this couple and for TJR’s irreverent observations on love. I cannot compare this romance to any other — it’s in a league of its own.

ATMOSPHERE, out now, is one of my new faves of all time. Not because it’s set in Houston (but that helps) or about space (I do love space novels so much), but because it’s an incredibly profound and beautifully told story I hope to never ever forget!

Compulsively readable, like all the best of TJR. If you like/watch “For All Mankind” on Apple TV+ you will love this.

This might be my favorite book I've read so far this year. You can tell Taylor Jenkins Reid took her time with this, researched, studied and put her heart into this book. I loved it. The women empowerment message, the space exploration, the pure wonder of science and the historical pieces all put together made such a beautiful story from start to finish. The end had me at the edge of my seat, holding my breath and tearing up.


"Bravery is being unafraid of something other people are afraid of. Courage is being afraid, but strong enough to do it anyway."

Thank you NetGalley and Taylor Jenkins Reid for an ARC of this book and the amazing press box I received in the mail. I truly loved this book and I'm happy to share my thoughts with its future readers.

Taylor Jenkins Reid does it again! I was so excited to get my hands on this book and it did not disappoint. The amount of research that must have went into this book is amazing and I learned so much. Family, romantic relationships, and friendship that become family is a huge part of this book as well as the science. Thanks to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group for this ARC.

do I have a new contender for one of my top 3 favorite TJR books?

I finished this at 4:30am and held my breath until the final sentence. It’s been a long time since a book had that kind of hold on me.

I absolutely loved Joan as a protagonist and the way that she unflinchingly pursues what she wants and speaks her mind. This was a beautiful love story and is one that will stick with me for a while.

*Thank you endlessly to NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced digital copy!*

First book I’ve read by this author and wow, I will be reading more. Throughout the story I was like, is this real? Is this part based on something that happened? The overall story is based in truth but the main characters are fiction, however the author made them real.

The story is a love story woven into the one of women becoming astronauts with NASA. A story of friends, enemies, family, and friends that become more. We mostly follow Joan, who starts as a professor and eventually is accepted into the NASA space shuttle program. Over a number of years that go back and forth between the current time and the past, the story and relationships slowly build and unfold. By the time you get to the climax, these characters are your friends. You feel the loss and heartbreak even deeper than before.

I loved it all and can’t wait to read more by this author! Thank you NetGalley for the ARC.

As a child of the 80s, this book really hit home and brought up so many memories of watching space related events and tragedies from the classroom. TJR did an amazing job with the astronaut science part od this book, and an incredible job with the characters and relationships part of this book. As the reader, I was rooting for everyone, even the characters that I didn't love. They were written in a way that I understood their POV (except Barbara). At its core, this is a love story like the subtitle says. This book is about falling in love with another person, falling in love with your job, falling in love with yourself, falling in love with what could be, and falling in love with the life you're given. Well done, TJR.

Taylor Jenkins Reid has become on of my favorite authors, and this book does not disappoint. In her writing, Reid informs you and makes you want to find out more about a subject you never had any interest in. Atmosphere immerses you in the beginnings of women in NASA and compels you to fall in love with the brilliantly written characters. I recommend this book for those who enjoyed Reid's previous novels, are interested in the space program of the 1980s, and/or a lovely written romance. Be ready with some tissues at the end of this one!

I already knew I enjoyed Reid's books as I've read perhaps 4? by now but the summary for this was a little out of my usual picks. I tend to pick up fantasies and I don't have a more than average interest in space. Having said that, I still felt a burst of excitement seeing Reid had another book coming out. I impulsively asked for this ARC and I'm so glad I did.

I was a little late to the party in getting to this, and by the time I could the book was already out! That won't stop me from writing my review though, of course. I made the decision to purchase the audiobook as well so I could continue my read while doing errands, and while driving. I'm very glad I did as Julia Whelan has an impeccable talent for bringing books to life and her skill paired with Reid's dialogue made for the most beautiful and emotionally charged scenes.

Okay, on to the story. I adored it. The dialogue is truly my favorite, but the easygoing and compelling narration of the characters were also top notch. The tension of the story in space told alongside the unfolding love story was so captivating. Not to mention the elements of family drama which tore me up inside. This didn't feel like just a story, even a good one. I felt truly transported into the fraught lives of 2 woman and one little girl as they tried to figure out their place in each other's lives. The resolution was heartbreaking but the catharsis was amazing. That scene....was so well written I wanted to cry but was too gripped by the story to stop for even a moment.

This is without a doubt a solidly written book that I plan to recommend even to those who may not see the premise as attention grabbing, as I did. This is a book for those who love romance, drama, conflict, great dialogue, and for people who love to FEEL.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Ballantine Books for the E-ARC!

Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for allowing me to read this ARC. Anytime Taylor Jenkins Reid releases a new book it makes it's way to the top of my reading list and this book was no exception. This gorgeous story gives us romance, STEM, a strong female main character, and history all in one. I wasn't expecting this book to go the way it did, but it was perfection. Make sure you have Kleenex because you will cry.

Thank you netgalley for providing this arc in exchange for an honest review, this book was very difficult for me to get into but was amazing the more I read on. The ending was so shocking, my jaw dropped. Taylor Jenkins Reid I love you

Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher and TJR for the advance copy of this book.

The 45 minutes before... hooked me from the start!

I had to stop quite a few times to "google" information. There is so much that I had no idea about. I grew up in the Challenger Era - I was 13 on that disastrous day and admittedly is the only thing that I really knew about space exploration.

TJR is a master wordsmith and kept me entertained. I went through the gamut of emotions. At this point, she is an automatic buy author.

Pick this one up, you will not be dissapointed.

This book was beautiful and sad and lovely! Within the background of the Space Shuttle program, the lives of Joan and Vanessa and Joan’s niece Frances come together in a way that no one would expect. It’s a really lovely story of love triumphing over all obstacles.

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House for this e-arc

This was exactly what I expected from TJR. The emotional journey she put me through when I read evelyn hugo is exactly what I felt here.

The complexity of every character - main, side - all played such an impactful role to the overall climax of the story.

TJR touched on women in STEM, misogyny, parenting, and overall relationships (whether that is friends, family or romantic) it was all touched on in this story. In my opinion, many will relate to some aspect in this story. For me, it was the message behind believing you are capable of achieving your dreams and doing it, no matter what societal barriers there are.

I cried. I did. Highly recommend.

I spent the last 10% of this book sobbing and can still give it a strong 5 stars. I think TJR can do the world such a service, sharing love stories that deserve to be shared and observed by people who might not typically pick them up. This was both not at all what I expected but exactly what I was hoping for when I started it. What a gift of a story, truly.

Thank you for the ARC! I really like the premise of this book— women in space and a sapphic romance. I think the idea of it was better than the actual book. Almost every character was two-dimensional, and the main relationships were so shallow. I enjoyed the amount of research the author did to write this in a realistic way, but for some reason, this book really fell short for me.

This is my favorite novel by Taylor Jenkins Reid to date and I love that she published this during Pride month. It was well researched and as a space fan, I feel it would pair well with the NF Challenger by Adam Higginbotham. This was an important read in many levels and am eager to booktalk this to everyone everywhere.

If TJR could just keep publishing for the rest of her days, I would die happy. There are some aspects where people may be put off by space terminology, but I felt that I could still follow without feeling out of place. Joan has always loved the idea of space so when she lands on a mission with NASA she is more than delighted to be apart of an overgrowing chain that could and should respect women. This brings back a group dynamic that suddenly shatters apart after a bomb goes off and a tear in the ship threatens the lives of the crew. Vanessa Ford is the last of the crew who will have to deorbit sooner at risk of burning upon return. Heartachingly beautiful and settling into the timeline of the past and present, this is a love story in every sense and one that will be stuck with me forever.

Taylor Jenkins Reid is one of those authors who can be hit or miss for me. I loved Evelyn Hugo and hated Daisy Jones. So I wasn't sure what to expect going into this one.

This is the story of Joan, one of the first female astronauts at NASA in the early 1980s. It's also the story of her first love. And there's some family drama thrown in to keep it interesting.

I absolutely loved the first half of this book. I was crying in the middle and that never happens to me! The characters were interesting and fun (except Barb and Lydia!) and I loved seeing them all interact and get to know one another.

Then the love interest comes in and the entire story is overtaken by the romance. I got bored during this part. The plot wasn't really moving and hearing about all their lovey-dovey feelings was not doing it for me.

However, the last bit of the book started to get good again. It focused more on Barb, Joan's sister, and her niece Frances and the family drama. I very much enjoyed seeing how that situation was resolved.

Overall, this was a great read, perfect for the summer. I would definitely recommend it!

Taylor Jenkins Reid does it again. She writes a book that makes you believe everything actually happened. I loved the story layout of the book being told in the present and the past. Beautiful.