[ 4.5 🌟 ]

I'm feeling so much, yet I can't articulate what exactly I'm feeling. This book has made me even more determined to read all the diverse stories out there (Natasha was born in Jamaica and moved to New York, and Daniel is Korean-American) because there are so many narratives that would be missed out on if I didn't.

I liked the strength of both Natasha and Daniel's voices. The stark difference between their opinions of "love" provided an interesting and new sort of tension to the novel. As I was reading, I had a chance to reflect on my own opinion. I realized that I'm a combination between Natasha and Daniel: I carry around her cynical and questioning side while also, occasionally, falling into the "hopeless romantic" category that Daniel proudly situates himself in.

I especially loved the unique structure of The Sun is Also A Star . The various "histories" gave insight into some of the minor characters who actually held a vital piece to the resolution of the story. It was something I had never seen before, and, honestly, I may try a writing exercise that uses this kind of structure.

Natasha and Daniel's complicated feelings about their backgrounds put into words a lot of what I have felt before. I consider myself Chinese-American, but I was born in China. There are many times when I have questioned my "American-ness" because of it. Natasha and Daniel, but particularly Daniel, struggle through similar things. It was nice to see a story that I connected with beyond the emotional. I could connect on an experience level.

Overall, I highly, highly recommend!