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takarakeireads 's review for:
Light from Uncommon Stars
by Ryka Aoki
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
As someone who spent years of my life playing violin, I had a very personal connection to this book. This is definitely a book for musicians and music lovers. The MC Katrina goes through a lot of hardship and transphobia (please see full CW). I didn’t really understand why the donut shop people needed to be from another planet, I just thought it was kind of a random choice. But I guess in the end it allows Shizuka a place to escape escapes.
Graphic: Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Transphobia
Moderate: Deadnaming
Minor: Self harm