Kirkus Reviews called Miss Meteor "a love letter to misfits who have been scared to let their stardust shine," noting that "extended metaphors of stardust and space magic could grow tired in less capable hands, but they work powerfully in Mejia and McLemore's descriptions of teenage emotional urgency when courage can be as a fleeting as a shooting star"[1] Shelf Awareness's Shelley Diaz noted that "the insidious effect of microaggressions and thinly veiled racism is [...] woven throughout, giving this seemingly light novel an added layer of empowerment".

"[3] Brown further wrote, This novel is the perfect blend of Tehlor Kay Mejia's brazen and daring adventures and Anna-Marie McLemore's quiet explorations of identity, friendships, and social expectations.

[3]Also touching on some of the themes in the novel, Publishers Weekly wrote hat he "casual, genuine pansexual and trans representation, along with a racially diverse cast, adds nuance," calling Miss Meteor "an inclusive story brimming with tenderness for its characters while championing love and self-acceptance".

[4] On behalf of Booklist, Maggie Reagan wrote, "Together, McLemore and Mejia tell a warmly inclusive story rooted in the bonds of family and in female friendship.

"[5] Kiri Palm, writing for The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, wrote, "This complex tale packs a lot into its space, and while the novel is sure to resonate with any kid who feels like an outcast [...], it's especially salient for those in the Latinx, queer, and economically disadvantaged communities.