A review by therainbowshelf
The Sun Is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective 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? Yes

5.0

Two teens from vastly different backgrounds meet by chance on the day one of them is about to be deported to Jamaica. Discussions of home, identity, fate, and science ensue. Romance can be super hit or miss with me. This one was a huge hit. I loved the characters, the naration looking at the lives of side characters, and the handling of intersectionality. The discussions about destiny were fun too. This book takes a strong look at racism, being a first generation American, Korean American experience, and being an illigal immigrant (I want to specify that this family was documented. They came over on a visa and stayed last the Visa's end date). I highly recommend giving this a read. 
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