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A review by laurxndxx
A Scatter of Light by Malinda Lo
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
tense
medium-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
Thank you to NetGalley, Malinda Lo and the publisher for sending me an E-Arc in exchange for an honest review.
A coming-of-age story about 18-year-old Aria, who is learning to come to terms with her sexuality. After moving in with her grandmother for the summer, she begins to question her sexuality after meeting the gardener, Steph. It’s set in California in 2013, the same time same-sex marriage was made legal, which adds to the sense of belonging she felt being a part of a queer friendship group.
I loved the incorporation of different types of art, and parts of it were written beautifully and poetically. I wasn’t a fan of some of the choices Aria made, but I think it adds to how complicated discovering your sexuality for the first time is, and only made her more human.
I adored her relationship with Joan, especially since she wasn’t so close to her parents.
Also, the end made me sob!
A coming-of-age story about 18-year-old Aria, who is learning to come to terms with her sexuality. After moving in with her grandmother for the summer, she begins to question her sexuality after meeting the gardener, Steph. It’s set in California in 2013, the same time same-sex marriage was made legal, which adds to the sense of belonging she felt being a part of a queer friendship group.
I loved the incorporation of different types of art, and parts of it were written beautifully and poetically. I wasn’t a fan of some of the choices Aria made, but I think it adds to how complicated discovering your sexuality for the first time is, and only made her more human.
I adored her relationship with Joan, especially since she wasn’t so close to her parents.
Also, the end made me sob!