â "I enjoyed it a lot. The characters are cool and it is really fast paced and easy to get into so perfect for getting out of a reading slump. Bonus points for amazing Autism representation and interesting Mythology." -They.Them.Reads
â "A light and refreshing read. The book overall was easy to follow and I enjoyed the Irish mythology mixed into the plot. The magical world was unique and fun to experience with the main character Piper. It made me want to jump in and live in her world. Overall this was very sweet story that let's you escape from reality and come out feeling good. I recommend it and look forward to book 2." -Rachel Reads
â "I was completely immersed in Sailing in the Sky. It is a beautiful book following Piper, a seventeen year old girl with autism who finds herself surrounded by Celtic mythical creatures and gods. I found Piper to a be very relatable character and I loved the romance, it was absolutely adorable. I also found myself liking (or at least understanding) almost every single character and I'm so excited to see what Starr Green has in store for the next two books." -Jade Reads Books
â "An autistic teen runaway joins a cast of unforgettable characters on a quest of mythic proportions. As most avid readers already know, reading provides numerous benefits, a list that runs the gamut from mental stimulation to pure entertainment. But above all else, books have the ability to alter our perception of the world. This is why diversity and representation in literature are so important. After all, who better to show us another way to look at the world than someone with a different point of view? With SAILING IN THE SKY, author Starr Green has done just that, penning a female-driven YA urban fantasy featuring an autistic protagonist... The ensuing adventure finds Piper teaming up with members of the magical community in a quest of mythic proportions, one that involves a magical Pirate Ship (the Wave Sleeper) and a Peter Pan-esque ally... Of course, it's impossible to avoid discussing the choice to place an autistic protagonist at the heart of this story. In regard to representation, Green's decision goes a long way toward reframing the decades of unflattering and woefully reductive depictions of autism pedaled by Hollywood and television. Yes, Piper is autistic, but Green refuses to render the protagonist's diagnosis as some sort of disadvantage. Instead, she offers readers a fully-formed character who simply views the world in her own unique way... Green's writing is equal parts proficient and imaginative... A shining example of representation in literature, Starr Green's SAILING IN THE SKY pairs an autistic teen protagonist with a whimsical plot that makes for a stunning urban-fantasy debut." -IndieReader
