A review by hannahkiwi
The Girl with Stars in Her Eyes by Xio Axelrod

medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

It felt like a lot of the plot was happening off-page because we mostly followed the female lead's perspective, which meant the plot felt a bit jumpy. I also thought the portrayal of her parents was contradictory:
her dad is redeemed, saying he was always carrying for her while housing and feeding her minimally, but when her mother claims the same, she is presented unambiguously as the antagonist.
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