NASA and it's astronauts is the lastest backdrop subject that Taylor Jenkins Reid dives deep in to bring us a rich, moving story. A timely story of forbidden love and the sacrifices people make for the ones they love.

This was really good! I enjoyed the story similar to how I have enjoyed her other books. I will say this book has been clearly researched and well written about space, so there is a heavy amount of space info in the book that I personally found monotonous. I loved the story of Joan and her nice and how Taylor Jenkins Reid was able to write a multi dimensional story!

Always a fan of Taylor Jenkins Reid but this one didn't hit the mark for me. It did not grab me as her other titles have since felt slow paced and didn't feel the characters were as developed for me to get hooked.

Thank you Ballantine and NetGalley for the ARC of Atmosphere.

This book follows an extraordinary women astronaut named Joan. She is part of the second class to ever include women at NASA. Following her start at NASA through a four year journey , we see friendships created, family relationships tested, and forbidden love develop.

TJR can write a character you can fall in love with so easily. I was hooked from page 1. This book is filled with heart, determination and such hope!! It is a look back to the past and seeing how much progress has been made, but how something’s have yet to change.

I loved every second reading this book !! Highly recommend all women of any age to pick this one up!!

Atmosphere might be Taylor Jenkins Reid’s best book yet. From the memorable characters to the meticulous timeline, everything feels exactly on theme. It’s a well-paced story, with beautiful and poignant beats. Joan Goodwin is an astronomer who becomes an astronaut, hard working and caring to those around her, even while facing challenges working at NASA in the 1980's. Atmosphere is also a hopeful examination of the ways work can help people grow and become more confident in their personal lives. Beyond it being a blockbuster release for the year, it’s going to be very easy to sell customers on this beautiful book in store.

Atmosphere grabs the reader from page 1 and doesn't let them go until they're a weepy mess 360 pages later. Heart, suspense, romance, grief: all the feelings possible are felt throughout this book.

Thank you to the author and the publisher for allowing me to read an advanced copy of Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reed.

Atmosphere is the story about NASA in the early 80's, in particular the role of women in the space program. It is a fast paced story of Joan and her journey in the space program. Jenkins weaves the story through a past/present time hop, as the story unfolds as a love story on so many different levels. This is another hit. I couldn't put it down. I wanted to linger in the world created by Jenkins for just a bit longer.

I was in shock when I got an e-copy of this ARC so thank you Random House and Netgalley for this opportunity!!! I LOVE Taylor Jenkins Reid's books, and I was so excited to read ATMOSPHERE early. It did not disappoint. I loved the storyline of women in NASA, queerness and the 1980's. I loved all of the characters, even those that were not so nice. Reid always creates stories that are full of interesting time periods (1980s for this one) and issues (space! women in space! women in science!). I appreciate that I held my breath at the end of book unsure if everyone would survive the mission (seriously lol- it was a good wait). Can't wait to recommend this one to everyone who reads adult books!

My new favorite TJR book! This building of the historical setting is perfect - I felt so immersed in the period and also felt like I learned so much about this era of American space exploration. These characters felt so real - and even the more background characters felt essential to the story - this book felt so purposeful. And those cliffhangers and time jumps kept me on my toes - a book that I had to keep reading.

TJR has done it again! Atmosphere is a beautiful story that I didn’t want to end. It captures the struggles and progress of NASA’s space program in the 1980s, told in a stunning past-and-present narrative. The character development is remarkable and deeply relatable—you’ll feel like part of the crew. Thank you, NetGalley and the publishers, for the opportunity to read this ARC. I have the utmost confidence that this will be a bestseller!

It’s 1980 and no woman has been to space yet. When Joan’s sister lets her know NASA is looking for women scientists to apply for the space program she realizes THIS is what she is meant to do with her life. Alternating between Joan’s NASA training and a 1984 mission she’s ground control for when catastrophe strikes, the story of Joan’s life, forbidden love, and NASA career are woven together into a beautiful new story from Taylor Jenkins Reid.

This fast-paced story of women in 1980's NASA space program is yet another stunning read from the author- is it her best yet? I just can't choose...

Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid offers her signature engaging writing style and flowing prose, which made the book a fairly easy read. The storyline about NASA and space exploration was intriguing, drawing me in with its potential for excitement and innovation. However, I felt that the focus of the story shifted too much onto the romantic relationship (homosexual) between two of the characters, which overshadowed what should have been the more fascinating elements of the plot. Additionally, the frequent use of "GD" throughout the book felt unnecessary and, for me, it was quite offensive. While I typically enjoy Taylor Jenkins Reid’s work and appreciate her ability to create complex characters and stories, Atmosphere didn’t quite hit the mark for me this time. It had promise, but it ultimately fell short in balancing its themes and tone.

This book should be labeled LGBTQ. I got halfway through and found out after an explicit sex scene between the two main characters. I liked the plot, bad ass women in space, but it is a lesbian love story. Didn't see that coming, would prefer just reading about smart, bad ass women in space. The ending fell flat for me, needed an epilogue. Not my favorite by TJR.

The writer of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo and Daisy Jones and the Six has done it again! Atmosphere is so well done, it's a gorgeous portrait of NASA's space program in the 80s that manages to be entertaining, emotional, and downright gorgeous. The story was told in a creative and captivating way, the love in this is intimate and real, and the characters are relatable and well-developed. Atmosphere will have you laughing and crying at the same time. Thank you Net Galley and the publishers for the opportunity to read this ARC. I have no doubts that this book will be just as successful and popular as Reid's other books!

First, a big thank you to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group for the ARC of Taylor Jenkins Reid’s novel “Atmosphere" – “From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo and Daisy Jones & The Six comes an epic new novel set against the backdrop of the 1980s Space Shuttle program about the extraordinary lengths we go to live and love beyond our limits.” I did not expect to receive a copy of this book and am changed because I did.

Now I know that Taylor Jenkins Reid is an “instant buy” for some readers, I on the other hand have only read “The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo” and about half of “One True Loves.” That being said, I went into “Atmosphere” knowing it was set in the 1980s, had something to do with space and was a love story. There was just something about this book that I knew I needed to get my little hands on.

To me space is one of the most terrifying thoughts that floats in the back of my brain at all times. The vast endlessness of the void filled with dying stars and endless possibilities is anxiety inducing. However, I love books and movies based on this incredible darkness of galaxies and planets. And “Atmosphere” is packed full of detail that is so spectacular I felt like I was there on the journey of an astronaut in training. While reading this book I struggled to put it down. I didn’t want to sleep, work, or do anything but read this cover to cover.

Our main character Joan is fantastic. She is an astronomy professor whose lifelong fascination with the stars leads her to apply for NASA's Space Shuttle program as they begin accepting women candidates in the 1980s. She is sweet, kind, lonely, and so caring it broke my heart.

I do not want to make comparisons to any other title, but I was halfway through this book and immediately pre-ordered two finished copies, which arrives on bookshelves in June of this 2025. I could not imagine waiting that long to read this book. I have never wanted to annotate a book more than this one. I laughed, I cried, and then I sobbed so hard my husband said to me, “I wish I felt as much emotion when reading a book as you do.” This thing nearly broke me.

Taylor Jenkins Reid is absolutely brilliant in her writing of “Atmosphere.” This story is so emotionally resonant as it explores love, sacrifice, and human connection against professional ambition in 1980s America. Reid strikes the right balance of technical aspects of the space program and the human stories that orbit within it.

Even the acknowledgements in this book are so heart wrenching. As Reid writes, “And finally, as always, to Lilah. I told you the story of Joan and Vanessa the day I finished it. And you listened to every word. You gasped, and you swooned, and then, at the end, you cried. Nothing I’ve ever done creatively has been as satisfying as that. How lucky am I? To be the one to tell you a story. I will tell you stories forever, my love. And eagerly listen to all of yours. Because while the great expanse of space may be enticing, I belong here, with you, looking at the stars from afar.*” How devastatingly beautiful and heart breaking is that? (*Please note that all quotes are provided from the unpublished proof and may not be in the final published version.) This title will be one of my absolute favorites for years to come and is an absolute must read. 5 stars.

I received an ARC through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I have no words. This was absolutely the most beautiful novel I've ready by Taylor Jenkins Reid yet. Don't get me wrong, all of her writings are amazing, but this... this was out of this world (pun intended)

Joan is such an amazing character. Unsure of herself. Brilliant. Loving. Honest. Kind. Reading this story and being able to witness her find love and accomplish her dreams is truly a story that touches my heart.

Frances - Oh my gosh, my heart ached for her, but having Joan in her life to raise her and be that person she needs is so beautiful.

Vanessa - Vanessa is all of us. Vanessa is the confident woman. Brilliant. Sure of herself. Gorgeous. Unstoppable. The love she and Joan have is exquisite.

This story was so interesting to me not just for the inevitable love interests, but the interesting plot of being the first women in space. Reading about the different ways women are treated vs the male astronauts is disheartening but the way these characters overcame was so amazing to read. I was routing for them all.

Every character is this novel has a purpose and a strong one. I have never cried so much during a story. But not just sad tears, happy ones. I was so proud of these characters, especially being a female reader. I know this will be one of my tops reads for the year, and it's only January.

Thank you NetGalley and Ballentine Books for the arc. I loved every minute and am truly honored to be a first reader.

to infinity and beyond stars!

Four thumbs up! I loved the experience of reading this book. It was classic Taylor Jenkins Reid but fresh and new at the same time.

TJR is on my auto-read. She writes it, I'll love it. Atmosphere was no exception. The family dynamics with Barbara and sweet Francis in this book felt so real and honest. The story was fast paced and emotional. The alternating timelines, one launching the space shuttle/mission and one before to set the scene were nice and worked well to go between. I honestly could have used more story, more details, and technological information, but I get that it is the setting for this drama that is playing out. There are plenty of space books I can follow this one up with. TJR did what she does best, this time with NASA's space shuttle program as its base.


Thank you thank you thank you to Netgalley for this ARC.

The last third of this book was intensely compelling, raw, and beautiful. I could feel myself pulling away from the narrative as it started to focus more on the central romantic relationship, but it sharply maneuvered the familial relationships I was much more moved by back into that central plot.

I was worried I wouldn’t end up liking this, but I never should have doubted TJR. 3.5 rounded up! I love you Frances!

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC.

I love TJR sooooo much and the space theme was so fun! but 3 stars bc 1) I hate endings that feel very incomplete and this one felt very incomplete. I still have so many questions! An epilogue would be such a gift here. 2) Ugh I just hate when it feels like a couple has to choose between a career and love and it feels like these two are going to have to give up everything they worked for to be together, and unfortunately I don’t find that romantic, I find it sad /:

also it’s just so cruel to start off the book knowing that certain characters die and then grow to love them throughout the book already knowing their fate :,(