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The Sun Is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon

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melbell016's review against another edition

emotional inspiring reflective fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

This is a really beautiful story about the ties that bind us and bring us together. We are all interconnected, and whether or not we know it, we can have an impact on other people.

This was a quick and easy read, but it was deep and meaningful. It gave me a lot of insight into what it means to be an immigrant, especially the child of one, and feel like both and insider and outsider.

I wish it had a traditional happy ending, but in some ways it still was a happy ending. They made an impact on each other’s lives. Both Natasha and Daniel were changed by the day they spent together. And who knows where the epilogue takes them. Maybe they do live happily every after in the way I hope.

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catsandbookspluspup's review against another edition

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hopeful fast-paced

Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.75

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cirrenamarie's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful medium-paced

4.0

I enjoyed this book more than I thought I would. It made me emotional and I was engulfed in their story. My one gripe was how much the male main character sexualized the female main character.

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anni_banani's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful informative inspiring fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

I totally recommend this book. It manages to be both a feel good book that is completely real and corny!
my favorite part of this book was how much I could relate to it, not only cuz it shows a real depiction of an interracial relationship but the complexity of love in all forms. I related so much to the family dynamics which is rare for me.

For writing- the craftwomanship really stands out. I love all the alternating POVs especially the third person omniscient. It was a good read all the way through- beginning middle and end.

I recommend this book for

die hard romantics
science nerds especially physics and astronomy
a good corny time
Adam Silvera Fans
fate vs free will and alternate universe theories
accepting your roots, the good and the bad
lovers of 90s grunge
relating to the diaspora and immigrant experience
taking time to discuss how different minorities are connected which is so rare

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turidt's review against another edition

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emotional lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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kimveach's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective 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? Yes

5.0

I loved this book. I expected a sweet romance, but it was much more than that. I haven't seen the movie, but I'm not sure this could be made into a decent film since so much of the book is the character's thoughts and explanations for the people in their lives.

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