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A review by girlglitch
And The Stars Were Burning Brightly by Danielle Jawando
5.0
Oh wow, what a beautiful book.
Burn Bright is one of those rare books that is profound and accessible in equal measures. Jawando addresses some important and hard-hitting issues with heartbreaking honesty - you can practically feel the emotion bleeding off the pages. There is no romanticising or overly poetic prose here - you can tell that Jawando is writing straight from the heart.
Nate and Megan are very different protagonists, but they are both likeable in their own way. Jawando has a real knack for authentic dialogue, and her use of dual narratives really brings the storytelling to life. Al's words, interwoven throughout, act as a poignant hinge for each new chapter.
Devastating and brilliant, Burn Bright is a must-read UKYA for 2020.
*Thank you to Netgalley for the arc in exchange for an honest review*
Burn Bright is one of those rare books that is profound and accessible in equal measures. Jawando addresses some important and hard-hitting issues with heartbreaking honesty - you can practically feel the emotion bleeding off the pages. There is no romanticising or overly poetic prose here - you can tell that Jawando is writing straight from the heart.
Nate and Megan are very different protagonists, but they are both likeable in their own way. Jawando has a real knack for authentic dialogue, and her use of dual narratives really brings the storytelling to life. Al's words, interwoven throughout, act as a poignant hinge for each new chapter.
Devastating and brilliant, Burn Bright is a must-read UKYA for 2020.
*Thank you to Netgalley for the arc in exchange for an honest review*