A review by espeonesque
And The Stars Were Burning Brightly by Danielle Jawando

emotional hopeful 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? It's complicated

4.0

I really didn't like the way that it was written - the text speak is how kids talked back in the 00's not in 2020, however reading the author's note at the end it does make more sense. 
The characters didn't feel realistic at times and it certainly felt like an adult writing what they think kids talk about and think about and struggle with. 

Despite all this, this book made me feel intense emotions - a lot of anger and sadness, and I can never rate a book low when it makes me feel so strongly, I'm a slave to my emotions.