A review by probablyjenna
Wandering Stars by Tommy Orange

4.25

Tommy Orange is an incredibly gifted storyteller, and we should all be wildly grateful to be alive at a time in the world where he was writing books.

I liked Wandering Stars even more than There, There (Orange’s previous novel, which has some overlapping characters and plot lines.) Wandering Stars, to me, felt more cohesive; we follow a family’s bloodline, essentially, and see the lasting effects of generational trauma and pain. Orange balances moments of lightheartedness with the heavier moments of confronting the darker sides of humanity. I felt fully enmeshed in the story right from the beginning, despite it spanning generations.

I highly recommend picking this up and giving it your full attention.

Thank you to the publisher for a free eARC in exchange for an honest review.