Description:
A speculative queer romance, in which two boys can glimpse the future, about love, class, and destiny, perfect for fans of Adam Silvera's They Both Die At The End.
Brief description: Raised in West Yorkshire, England, Christopher Hartland is a queer, autistic writer with a particular love for sci-fi, fantasy and romance. Despite going on to do a physics degree, "author" was always his answer to the childhood question of "what do you want to be when you grow up?" - When not writing, you can find him nerding out over musical theatre, playing Dungeons and Dragons, or endlessly rewatching Doctor Who.
Review Quotes:
"I don't need to see into the future to know that many readers will fall for Against The Stars! I was hooked by the mind-bending sci-fi concept from the first chapter, which was woven so expertly into the tale of two boys falling in love. The perfect blend of speculative fiction and queer romance!" - Jason June, New York Times bestselling author of Out of the Blue
"Against the Stars crafts a budding queer romance atop escalating tension from the world's near end that keeps the reader engaged. With human characters navigating a multitude of experiences that encompass a teenager's life, this is an insightful story about the power of destiny and how far we'll go for love, even when the future is uncertain." - Brian Zepka author of The Temperature of Me and You
"Against The Stars is a beautifully written speculative YA contemporary that poses the question: if you could see a glimpse into your future, would you? Seb and Elliot, both charming and complicated characters, are complete opposites, down to their opinions on the future-telling technology. While fate may have brought them together, whether they stay together is a decision that is ultimately up to them. Against The Stars is a tender love story that serves as a reminder that we are in control of our own lives and there's no better time to live, than right here, in this moment." - Jackie Khalilieh, author of Something More