Review by librarymouse - When the Sky Fell on Splendor

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When the Sky Fell on Splendor by Emily Henry

5.0

adventurous emotional funny reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

This funny little science fiction book was a fun, alien romp right up until it made me cry - but in a good way. The twist of this book

with the "aliens" being the consciousnesses of lost loved ones was wonderful. What really broke me were the reveal that Wayne Hastings' nefarious-seeming late night activities was him leaving flowers on his daughter's grave every night and the moment where he used his body to protect the kids from the tornado, promising them that they'd be okay and he wouldn't let anything happen to them.

Content Warnings