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Summer Nights and Meteorites by Hannah Reynolds is a fun-filled novel with powerful Women in STEM representation. But it’s also so much more than that, it’s a testament to what can be achieved when you preserve against as odds.

Being a woman in a male dominated field is never easy. It has so many nuances that many people fail to recognize. It makes you question if your passion is enough to drive you through constant discrimination. But this book shows it’s worth it. It shows that every microaggression is worth it. It gives hope to all the young girls who’ve been told their passion and drive isn’t enough.

But beyond just the hope, this book offers something more. It offers representation for women in astronomy and astrophysics, fields that have long been toxic for women. There are very few serious programs that actually empower women in astronomy and physics, but this book is a step to show this world what we need.

So if you’re looking for a bit of empowerment that your dreams aren’t too big, just read it. Read Summer Nights and Meteorites, maybe it’ll give you the little boost you need.