A review by quiettalker
A Scatter of Light by Malinda Lo

challenging emotional slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

I appreciated what this book was doing: telling a coming of age story about a complicated first love wrapped in coming out to oneself and an affair. I am not sorry I read it because I think more "love stories" should explore these dynamics but I both wish that the author leaned more into what it's like emotionally to be young and in love with someone who's cheating and felt very uncomfortable with the content. Aria was so foolish but I think I could have forgiven her (and maybe even Steph) if their emotions had been explored more. I just wanted more from this. ,/spoiler>
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