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A review by shereadytoread
Light from Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki
adventurous
emotional
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? It's complicated
4.0
This book was a fun mix of a lot of different things. A deal with a demon as a backdrop, a stranded spaceship crew, a family owned donut shop and a sapphic romance but the core of the story is a journey of a trans girl trying to find her way and identity through music. I can honestly say I’ve never read anything like this before, but I’m very glad I did.
Pros:
- complex, well-written characters
- multiple layers of growth for multiple women in the story
- genre blending
- serious story with some fun aspects
Cons
- the world building with multiple genres was a little lacking (but you could still understand the story fine)
- how “hell” works in a universe with multiple galaxies didn’t make a ton of sense to me
TW: transphobia, death of a child, child abuse, sexual exploitation
Pros:
- complex, well-written characters
- multiple layers of growth for multiple women in the story
- genre blending
- serious story with some fun aspects
Cons
- the world building with multiple genres was a little lacking (but you could still understand the story fine)
- how “hell” works in a universe with multiple galaxies didn’t make a ton of sense to me
TW: transphobia, death of a child, child abuse, sexual exploitation
Content Warnings
Graphic: Transphobia
Moderate: Child abuse
Minor: Child death