To the Moon and Back is a breathtaking standalone literary fiction novel by debut author Eliana Ramage and a Reese's Book Club Pick. Blending family drama, women's fiction, coming-of-age, LGBTQ+ romance, Indigenous representation, and literary fiction, this unforgettable novel explores identity, ambition, sacrifice, and the enduring bonds of love across generations. Perfect for readers of Ann Patchett, Celeste Ng, Taylor Jenkins Reid, and Kaliane Bradley, this emotionally rich story celebrates resilience, belonging, and the dreams that shape our lives.

Steph Harper has always believed that her future lies far beyond Earth. Determined to become the first Cherokee astronaut, she devotes herself to achieving a dream that demands extraordinary sacrifice. As her ambition carries her from the Cherokee Nation to Mars simulation habitats, underwater research stations, and the edge of space itself, Steph pushes away the people who love her most—including her devoted mother, her outspoken younger sister, and the woman who once captured her heart. But every step toward the stars forces those closest to her to confront their own hopes, heartbreaks, and hidden truths. In the end, Steph discovers that the greatest journey may not be reaching the stars, but understanding the meaning of home, family, and the life waiting for her on Earth.

To the Moon and Back Hardcover – An Epic Story of Family, Identity, and Following Your Dreams

Beautifully written and emotionally resonant, To the Moon and Back is a sweeping debut that explores the intersection of ambition and belonging through unforgettable characters and powerful storytelling. Moving between generations, landscapes, and even worlds, this inspiring novel examines what it means to chase impossible dreams while holding onto the people who matter most. A perfect choice for book clubs and readers who love heartfelt literary fiction filled with hope, resilience, and emotional depth.

Product Details

Title: To the Moon and Back

Author: Eliana Ramage

Format: Hardcover

Series: Standalone Novel

Genre:

• Literary Fiction
• Women's Fiction
• Family Saga
• Coming-of-Age
• LGBTQ+ Fiction

Pages: 448

Dimensions: 1.22 x 9.19 x 6.37 inches

Publication Date: September 2, 2025

Features:

• Reese's Book Club Pick
• Standalone literary novel
• Multi-generational family story
• Cherokee representation
• LGBTQ+ romance
• Women's fiction
• Space exploration theme
• Emotional family drama
• Ambitious female protagonist
• Book club favorite

Author Biography

Eliana Ramage is a citizen of the Cherokee Nation and earned her MFA in Fiction from the Iowa Writers' Workshop. She has received fellowships and residencies from Lambda Literary, Tin House, the Vermont Studio Center, and the Kimmel Harding Nelson Center for the Arts. To the Moon and Back is her acclaimed debut novel.