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

hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

Not gonna lie, at first I was confused why does it called 'The Sun is Also a Star'. I really thought this will be an astronomy related young adult romance but no astronomy at all. After I finished the book and analyze it, (I believe) the title represent the plot that shows every human is the same. No matter what race or gender, we're human. The man is also human, the woman is also human. The sun is also a star.

“Love is just chemicals and coincidence.”
 
Unreciprocated love, that's what the trope is. Daniel is interested in Natasha, while Natasha is not. So Daniel made a kind of 'bet' that he would make Natasha fall in love with him within one day aka 24 hours. Because apparently, "love is just a coincidence". You read it right, by the way. Just a day. It's funny how this book is actually just a story in 24 hours (+ a little more) but Yoon made it feels so long. Not a bad thing, of course, but it's like "A Day in the Life of Daniel and Natasha".

You'll get what you want if you're looking for a dual POV book. But, it's not just two. There are even some chapters with a weird point of view like... glasses. I mean, who knows a point a view from a dead thing can be really important, right? Oh, and did I mention there is also a chapter with only one word in it? Yep, the point of views are various but I personally didn't get confused.

So, do you think he can makes her fall in love in 24 hours?
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