A review by steel_city_peach
And The Stars Were Burning Brightly by Danielle Jawando

emotional sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Heartbreaking 

This was a very emotional read. It really touched a nerve for me because it hit so close to home. I lost my brother in the same manner and method. Witnessing Nate process his emotions cut so deep. It was realistic, but so painful. The journey to find out what pushed Al to the edge revealed such a sweet, lovable boy. I wished someone could’ve saved him. The kids that taunted him were so cruel. When their actions were fully revealed, it turned my stomach. I felt such intense anger towards them. There was no way to have a happy ending with a story like this. It left me feeling gutted through the very end.