A review by lalexvp
A Circle of Stars by Craig Montgomery

adventurous emotional 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? It's complicated

4.0

I think everyone around age 15 should read this book. The writing style and porous world building make it firmly YA, but WOW the lessons and examples in here are gold, including:

- How to positively communicate in relationships, romantic and otherwise 

-How to actively listen

-How to be open to self-reflection after criticism

-How to be there for those who have suffered trauma 

-The idea that even the people we love can make bad decisions 

-The idea that you aren’t defined by who others want or expect you to be, but by your own standards

-That queer love is perfectly normal and looks just like straight love