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Starlight by Olivia Wildenstein
3.5
challenging emotional 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

What I liked:
  • The relationship between Asher, Celeste and Naya
  • The relationship between Adam & his fathers
  • The relationship between the adults
  • The very concept of Naya and Adam’s connection and the end of their story

What bothered me:
  • The first half was a bit boring and the story did drag at times, despite a rather eventful chunk around halfway through
  • Everything was a bit too obvious (everything with Dov… come on)
  • The true crime aspect the story takes is developed a bit naively/simply and if it seems interesting at first, it loses its appeal once it gets lengthy