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A review by slowreaderpeter
Light from Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
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
I absolutely adored Light from Uncommon Stars! Inside the book jacket it’s described as “Good Omens meets The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet,” and honestly that’s a pretty spot-on description.
This book is a joy. It’s bursting with heart. Ryka Aoki’s ability to present so many different characters and have you connect with, empathize with, and fall utterly in love with all of them is a treasure. She completely knocked this one out of the park.
I will say, her writing style, the way she has passages or small sections broken up is a bit odd. Not bad by any stretch. But it’s a bit different and took me a minute to get used to. However, any part of me that might want to critique it honestly cannot come up with a better way to have done it. Just know that at first glance it will probably look odd, but you should get used to it quickly. And really, it makes a lot of sense once you get acclimated.
I fully recommend this book! It’s wonderful and unique. Heartfelt, fun, and at moments utterly devastating. But it’s all worth it for this beautiful story.
This book is a joy. It’s bursting with heart. Ryka Aoki’s ability to present so many different characters and have you connect with, empathize with, and fall utterly in love with all of them is a treasure. She completely knocked this one out of the park.
I will say, her writing style, the way she has passages or small sections broken up is a bit odd. Not bad by any stretch. But it’s a bit different and took me a minute to get used to. However, any part of me that might want to critique it honestly cannot come up with a better way to have done it. Just know that at first glance it will probably look odd, but you should get used to it quickly. And really, it makes a lot of sense once you get acclimated.
I fully recommend this book! It’s wonderful and unique. Heartfelt, fun, and at moments utterly devastating. But it’s all worth it for this beautiful story.