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A review by lilifane
Light from Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
fast-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
If you need a book that feels like a warm hug, a soft blanket and a hot chocolate, just read this.
The writing is simple, the story not super thrilling and silly sometimes (especially the sci-fi elements) but the plot is not the important thing here. It's the characters and their interactions, it's the diversity, the trans representation and the heart. There is sooo much heart in this book. It made me cry several times because of all the feels. I also loved the way Aoki describes food and music. Especially the music. I know nothing about music, it's basically magic to me, and this is how music felt in this book - like magic.
But most importantly, though: Katrina is everything, and she deserves the world!
The writing is simple, the story not super thrilling and silly sometimes (especially the sci-fi elements) but the plot is not the important thing here. It's the characters and their interactions, it's the diversity, the trans representation and the heart. There is sooo much heart in this book. It made me cry several times because of all the feels. I also loved the way Aoki describes food and music. Especially the music. I know nothing about music, it's basically magic to me, and this is how music felt in this book - like magic.
But most importantly, though: Katrina is everything, and she deserves the world!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Deadnaming, Death, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Racism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Transphobia, and Violence