A review by jessiewolf
Light from Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki

adventurous dark emotional medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I’m struggling to know what to say about this book! It was absolutely surprising and strange and unlike any other book I’ve read. I do want to strongly push back against the comparison of it to Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet because the flaws of the characters in this book run so much darker than any Becky Chambers character, but there is a large cast of characters here, ranging from aliens to demons. And while the book sincerely triumphs its trans main character, it is very worth noting that transphobia and anti-trans violence (and racism and homophobia) are portrayed on-page quite a few times. But the story is unique and absurd in a darkly delightful way, and it’s worth the read for sure. 
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