A review by sarah_bookshelf
The Stars and the Blackness Between Them by Junauda Petrus

mysterious reflective sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

This was such a warm embrace of family, food, magic and unconditional love. I'm a little older than the main characters (and the target audience) and I did feel like it didn't necessarily speak to my experience of teenage hormones and emotions, but it did some incredible things. I also couldn't really connect with the astrology and astrology-themed poetry in the book as it's just not a part of my life, but I can't fault the book for that. The magic of the stars is woven throughout. I love the acknowledgements and the discussion questions at the end that really give you a deep understanding of the Black context of this author and her work. Love love love. 
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