A review by viv_pcu
Light from Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki

emotional funny lighthearted sad 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

4.0

I love the setup of this book. It loses coherency in a fun way - all about the vibes. As someone who was also trained classically on violin, I loved the violin subplot the most. However, in most of the book, I felt like the characters were all written into little boxes. There are several side characters who I don’t care for at all. I wish more time had been spent developing fewer characters. Additionally, the ending was all right, but undercut by how vibe-y the book was. The interplay between demons and space wasn’t clear, and the consequences of certain actions were swept under the carpet. Overall, the book was fun, but fell short of my expectations.
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