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A review by bethmalena
Light from Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-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? No
4.25
I rarely stray from strict sci/fi, but in this case I’m glad I did. This is such an interesting blend of fantasy, sci/fi, and YA queer lit. It’s got a sweet tenderness to it while still being frank about the challenges trans people face. It’s got donuts, violins, demons, and lots of queer and female characters. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Graphic: Transphobia
Moderate: Rape, Murder, Lesbophobia, Deadnaming, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Homophobia, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence