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A review by ehmannky
Light from Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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
5.0
This book is gorgeous. From the depiction of music as a tool of healing, to the found family aspect, to the bonkers blend of aliens in Los Angeles and a demon on the hunt for aspiring violinists shows, to Katrina's entire journey of self-acceptance. It was beautiful and moving and sweet and just... good.
There is a lot of reference to the realities of being QTPOC in a world that values whiteness and cisheteronormativity. Katrina has to deal with a lot of transphobia and all the main characters deal with racism and xenophobia. But it's still such a book of hope and love and aspiring to be better and create a better world for those you love and creating a more hopeful world in general. Lovely all around.
There is a lot of reference to the realities of being QTPOC in a world that values whiteness and cisheteronormativity. Katrina has to deal with a lot of transphobia and all the main characters deal with racism and xenophobia. But it's still such a book of hope and love and aspiring to be better and create a better world for those you love and creating a more hopeful world in general. Lovely all around.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Homophobia, Racial slurs, and Transphobia
Moderate: Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, and Murder
Minor: Death, Self harm, Suicide, Violence, and War