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A review by lowkeymarie
Light from Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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? Yes
3.75
This book had fantastic characters and found family vibes. But I do think it was a bit overstuffed with side characters, and while the sci-fi and fantasy plots did come together perfectly for the climax, they felt kind of disjointed for the majority of the story.
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Outing, Racism, Sexual violence, Transphobia, and Xenophobia
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Dysphoria, and Deadnaming
Minor: Drug use