Miss Meteor

by Tehlor Kay Mejia & Anna-Marie McLemore
Miss Meteor cover
Good Books rating 4.0
Young Adult (YA)
Technical
  • ID: 3813
  • Added: 2025-10-20
  • Updated: 2025-10-20
  • ISBN: 9780062869913
  • Publisher: HarperTeen
  • Published: 2020-09-22
  • Reviews: 3

Miss Meteor is a young adult novel that follows the journey of two teenage girls, Chicky and Lita, as they navigate their complicated past and present. The story delves into themes of identity, friendship, and resilience, offering a poignant exploration of what it means to find your place in the world. Through its vivid characters and emotional depth, the book captures the struggles and triumphs of adolescence, ultimately delivering a message of hope and empowerment. The narrative is both a celebration of individuality and a testament to the unbreakable bonds of true friendship.

Reviews
Fully Booked · Angela · 2022-04-03
uplifting 3.50

The book is praised for its uplifting prose and excellent representation. It's perfect for readers seeking a girly and empowering story.

The reviewer was delighted by the uplifting prose and the great representations in Miss Meteor. They found it to be a perfect read for those looking for something a little girly and empowering. The story's focus on beauty pageantry and self-acceptance resonated strongly with them. They appreciated the diverse characters and the heartfelt messages woven throughout the narrative.

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    Miss Meteor is narrated with very uplifting prose and great representations.

    The perfect read for those looking for something a little girly and empowering.

    The story's focus on beauty pageantry and self-acceptance resonated strongly.

Jill Jemmett · 2020-11-05
heartfelt 4.00

The characters are witty and heartfelt, leaping off the page. The collaboration between the authors is a highlight.

The reviewer was impressed by the witty and heartfelt characters in Miss Meteor, which they felt truly came to life. They appreciated the collaboration between Anna-Marie McLemore and Tehlor Kay Mejia, noting that the book benefits from their combined talents. The story's emotional depth and the way it explores themes of friendship and self-discovery were particularly praised.

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    Witty and heartfelt with characters that leap off the page.

    Miss Meteor is acclaimed authors Anna-Marie McLemore and Tehlor Kay Mejia's first book together.

    The story's emotional depth and the way it explores themes of friendship and self-discovery were particularly praised.

Miss Linda Bennett · 2020-09-19
adored 4.50

The book is adored for its emotional and engaging story. The reviewer is excited about the representation and the characters.

The reviewer absolutely adored Miss Meteor, describing their review as more of a gush than a critique. They were particularly excited about the representation and the characters, finding them to be well-developed and engaging. The emotional moments of the book, such as the racism experienced by Chicky's family and the bonds of sisterhood, were highlighted as standout elements. The reviewer's enthusiasm for the book is palpable, making it a must-read for those who enjoy heartfelt and diverse stories.

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    I absolutely adored this book - this review is more of a gush than anything else.

    I'm also really excited for everyone to see my version of Lita.

    Every moment of this book is emotional.

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