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4.14 AVERAGE
4.14 AVERAGE
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Cute story about a new friendship. One of the girls gets a sudden cancer diagnostic which makes her realise that her otherworldly visions were because of a tumor, and not because she comes from the stars where her angels live.
Cute story about a new friendship. One of the girls gets a sudden cancer diagnostic which makes her realise that her otherworldly visions were because of a tumor, and not because she comes from the stars where her angels live.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I loved everything about this book. The art was great and the story was fun and heartwarming. I highly, highly recommend this read!
I received an ARC of this title from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Christine's not perfect, but wishes she could be. Then her strict parents would be proud of her. But, really, she wants to be like her new friend/back-yard neighbor, Moon. She's very different from Christine; she wears nail polish, loves K-Pop and dancing, and is a talented artist, but can have a short fuse. Christine finds freedom in her friendship with Moon. But when Moon confides to Kristine that she doesn't belong on Earth, that she often has visions of celestial beings, neither girl knows the truth. However, that truth comes crashing down as their friendship hits a rough patch. Can the girls recover? Or will all be lost?
A fantastic original semi-autobiographical novel from Jen Wang, the art, story, and characters are all brilliant and beautiful. Both of the main characters are flawed and have their strengths, making both Christine and Moon very realistic in all aspects. The emotions and experiences Wang draws upon in creating this novel clearly shine through with a resonating effect. This is a fantastic read for readers of all ages, for we can all find lessons about friendship, identity, and growing up in "Stargazing".
Christine's not perfect, but wishes she could be. Then her strict parents would be proud of her. But, really, she wants to be like her new friend/back-yard neighbor, Moon. She's very different from Christine; she wears nail polish, loves K-Pop and dancing, and is a talented artist, but can have a short fuse. Christine finds freedom in her friendship with Moon. But when Moon confides to Kristine that she doesn't belong on Earth, that she often has visions of celestial beings, neither girl knows the truth. However, that truth comes crashing down as their friendship hits a rough patch. Can the girls recover? Or will all be lost?
A fantastic original semi-autobiographical novel from Jen Wang, the art, story, and characters are all brilliant and beautiful. Both of the main characters are flawed and have their strengths, making both Christine and Moon very realistic in all aspects. The emotions and experiences Wang draws upon in creating this novel clearly shine through with a resonating effect. This is a fantastic read for readers of all ages, for we can all find lessons about friendship, identity, and growing up in "Stargazing".
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I want to be Moon's friend. This character was great to read and I really enjoyed her fearlessness, and ability to just be herself regardless of what others thought. This story was cute, heartfelt, and relatable. I can remember as a kid trying to find my identity and place amongst the group of kids I was friends with and I wish someone gave me this book, especially in the years of middle and high-school.
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying
A short and sweet read, dealing with friendship, belonging, and Chinese heritage. Jen Wang used a lot of her own experiences in writing the novel, and this added to the depth of emotion and character of Moon and Christine.
It could have been a little longer, and the ending was somewhat abrupt.
It could have been a little longer, and the ending was somewhat abrupt.
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes