Staff Review: TOMMY FROM THE MOON

TOMMY FROM THE MOON by Daisy Garrison
9781250348685
12/1/26
Flatiron Books
Fiction / Performing Arts / New Adult

The production of Romeo and Juliet is coming back to Broadway, and superstar Miles Drake is set to play Romeo. The production team just needs to find their Juliet!

This romantic coming-of-age story follows Grace Franklin, an unknown actress obsessed with Shakespeare who gets cast as Juliet opposite her celebrity crush. As rehearsals take over and the internet is dead set on building dating rumors around Grace and Miles, their electric onstage chemistry quickly evolves into something deeper. But behind the scenes, Miles struggles with all that childhood stardom has brought into his life, while Grace is keeping a secret about her connection to his first big break. It may be harder to separate acting from reality than Grace thought.

If you are a lover of Broadway like myself, this will be catnip, filled with Easter eggs and moments inspired by Shakespeare’s classic and the streets of NYC. Full of found family and the messiness of navigating first love, this one will shine on the shelves. Grace and Miles have natural banter and a chemistry that leaps off the page, making this a fun, swoony read for anyone who loves a little theater magic with their romance. 

But what makes TOMMY FROM THE MOON so strong is the complexity of the characters and their growth as they navigate feeling like they don’t deserve the opportunities and relationships unfolding around them. What really draws you in are the conversations that are had and the ones that aren’t, the things left unsaid that slowly reveal what Grace and Miles are struggling with beneath the surface. 

Step into the spotlight with this new adult coming-of-age story that will have you feeling all the drama, romance, and emotion Shakespeare intended.

Happy reading!
<3 Hallie

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“From the very first scene, TOMMY FROM THE MOON hooked me completely. This irresistible coming-of-age novel tackles first love, celebrity, ambition, friendship, and family with incredible heart and depth. It surprised me endlessly, smartly plotted and never predictable, with a lovingly drawn cast of characters I was sorry to leave at the end. Daisy Garrison has written a novel that feels both timeless and completely of the moment, as at home quoting Shakespeare as TMZ. I can’t wait to read more from her.”—Emily Everett, author of ALL THAT LIFE CAN AFFORD

“You can’t help but root for Miles and Grace as they perform Shakespeare’s star-crossed lovers Romeo and Juliet on the stage and navigate even more drama behind the scenes. Full of heart, charm, humor, and all the feels of first love, Daisy Garrison’s TOMMY FROM THE MOON is a page-turner worthy of a standing ovation. “—Heather Aimee O’Neill, author of THE IRISH GOODBYE