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A review by starship_olympus
If You Could See the Sun by Ann Liang
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-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 is exactly the kind of book I’ve been wanting. I’ve been playing video games for the past month but miss reading books and although I love to re-read Lord of the Rings it wasn’t hitting for me. It’s a LOT.
This hit in every single place I could’ve wanted. I love Alice, I get her. It makes sense and her choices make sense. I love Henry, who’s been in love with her for YEARS. I’m a sucker for an unrequited crush. Especially with academic rivals??? It’s cute.
I’m happy with Chanel, and with Alice’s realization that she does want human connections and friendships. Her auntie Xiaoyi is everything I want to be in an auntie. Her parents are kind, and there’s always something so special about an English teacher who’s on your side.
I have more to say about this book but I’m getting tired of typing on my phone. I just know this was a delight to read and a wonderful debut. The prose was also so lovely. It’s a book I know I’ll return to in the future whenever I need something heartwarming and kind and fun.
~from another invisible study machine
This hit in every single place I could’ve wanted. I love Alice, I get her. It makes sense and her choices make sense. I love Henry, who’s been in love with her for YEARS. I’m a sucker for an unrequited crush. Especially with academic rivals??? It’s cute.
I’m happy with Chanel, and with Alice’s realization that she does want human connections and friendships. Her auntie Xiaoyi is everything I want to be in an auntie. Her parents are kind, and there’s always something so special about an English teacher who’s on your side.
I have more to say about this book but I’m getting tired of typing on my phone. I just know this was a delight to read and a wonderful debut. The prose was also so lovely. It’s a book I know I’ll return to in the future whenever I need something heartwarming and kind and fun.
~from another invisible study machine