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emma0728's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
annabeth324's review against another edition
emotional
sad
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? It's complicated
4.0
jess_mango's review against another edition
4.0
Can you fall in love in one day? Is love a thing of magic or a thing of science? These are some of the questions Daniel and Natasha ask when they meet by chance one day in NYC. They each have their own stresses on that day but they make time to get to know each other.
This was a cute book that didn't necessarily follow the standard YA romance pattern.
This was a cute book that didn't necessarily follow the standard YA romance pattern.
thepetitepunk's review against another edition
5.0
Alright, I'm going to be honest. The Sun Is Also a Star isn't exactly realistic. Everything that doesn't work out ends up working out anyway.
If someone had told me right off the bat that this is some unrealistic romance novel, I would have never picked it up. Fortunately, I knew nothing going into this book besides "it's really good you should read it!!!" And I'm glad I did. The Sun Is Also a Star is a beautiful book.
The story alternates between the POVs of Natasha and Daniel, but also has additional POVs throughout. Normally I would find this annoying and confusing, but in this case, it was essential for the story. What's so unique about this book is that every detail in Nicola Yoon's writing has a purpose. Everyone's life is interconnected with everyone else's.
Yes, it's a love story. Yeah, everything works out and life's not really like that. But the other themes (just to name a few: cultural identity, the purpose of life, love, destiny, fate) in this book are fantastic. This is written art.
If someone had told me right off the bat that this is some unrealistic romance novel, I would have never picked it up. Fortunately, I knew nothing going into this book besides "it's really good you should read it!!!" And I'm glad I did. The Sun Is Also a Star is a beautiful book.
The story alternates between the POVs of Natasha and Daniel, but also has additional POVs throughout. Normally I would find this annoying and confusing, but in this case, it was essential for the story. What's so unique about this book is that every detail in Nicola Yoon's writing has a purpose. Everyone's life is interconnected with everyone else's.
Yes, it's a love story. Yeah, everything works out and life's not really like that. But the other themes (just to name a few: cultural identity, the purpose of life, love, destiny, fate) in this book are fantastic. This is written art.
nikkigribuste's review against another edition
4.0
this book was everything i expected it to be.
romantic.
charming.
& unrealistic.
for some reason it took me 5 days to read up to page 70, because i felt as though the start was a little boring with the ‘sub-chapters’ i guess you could call them, about the characters that had a small roll in the story. however, after that i finished the rest in a day because i was so obsessed with natalia and daniel, omg. i honestly didn’t know what i was waiting for once the story reached its ‘near climax’, but i loved it all. the karaoke scene and the rooftop moment was everything.
yet, even though the whole plot in itself was a giant ball of unrealistic mush, my hopeless romantic side just couldn’t stop turning and turning and turning the pages to see how this story would end. and it ended beautifully to say the least.
4/5, because i’m feeling kind :)
romantic.
charming.
& unrealistic.
for some reason it took me 5 days to read up to page 70, because i felt as though the start was a little boring with the ‘sub-chapters’ i guess you could call them, about the characters that had a small roll in the story. however, after that i finished the rest in a day because i was so obsessed with natalia and daniel, omg. i honestly didn’t know what i was waiting for once the story reached its ‘near climax’, but i loved it all. the karaoke scene and the rooftop moment was everything.
yet, even though the whole plot in itself was a giant ball of unrealistic mush, my hopeless romantic side just couldn’t stop turning and turning and turning the pages to see how this story would end. and it ended beautifully to say the least.
4/5, because i’m feeling kind :)
lindsayaunderwood's review against another edition
4.0
Super cute book that I blew through in a few days. Highly recommend for an easy vacation read.
sunritz's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
saritablu's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
tense
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? Yes
5.0
kateannesandefur's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
5.0
I have read two 5 star YA books this year. This one was fabulous. Cute, quirky, emotional and fated. Politics, love, science, race, gender, immigration and fate/chaos. I almost never like romance but this one was fabulous. Reminds me of 500 Days of Summer but not as bitter. I loved the writing style!
camilaquintero's review against another edition
5.0
Beautiful fast paced writing. The immigration and cultural elements were very well done and I could not put this book down. The characters are lovable and the storyline is nothing but beautiful. Forever recommending this.