A review by luckyonesoph
A Scatter of Light by Malinda Lo

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

3.5

It’s like Malindo Lo read every thought I had in high school while trying (& often failing) to figure out my sexuality and first crushes and complicated female friendships and grief all at the same time. Aria and Steph aren’t perfect characters - they’re messy and sometimes unlikeable and I didn’t agree with every one of their choices - but that’s what made them feel so real. The ending, even though
it wasn’t necessarily a happy romantic one
, felt really genuine and raw and honest, which I loved. 
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