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A review by 8bitlapras
Light from Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki
emotional
hopeful
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Loved the ideas this novel brought forth, but the head-hopping made it hard for me to connect with any of the characters. The sci-fi elements felt unnatural to me as well and I wish the story would've just focused on the whole souls & demons thing.
Graphic: Hate crime, Transphobia, Child abuse, Racism, and Rape
Moderate: Alcoholism, Deadnaming, Death, Emotional abuse, Lesbophobia, War, Xenophobia, and Self harm