A review by mjwhitlock18
Light from Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki

  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

You know it’s gay when she compared another woman’s eyes to a starry sky. This story is complex, eccentric, and honestly confusing at times. It is soft, but also brutally honest. It follows a trans runaway violinist, her lesbian soul-stealing violin teacher, and a retired alien space captain/mother running a donut shop. It is ultimately about found family and carving out your place in the world. Occasionally there is shocking tonal dissonance and I had to take a break, but overall so unique and entertaining. 
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