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Light from Uncommon Stars

Ryka Aoki

Start date: January 1, 2022

Finish date: January 31, 2022

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Light from Uncommon Stars

LFUS: The Devil Went Down to Starrgate Donuts
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LFUS: Just give me music and food and I'm fine
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Oct 23, 2023 Jessica rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: sean

There were a lot of things I found frustrating in this book - the sci Fi plot doesn't seem necessary and sometimes it was difficult to connect to the characters. In the end though I couldn't give it less than four stars. I'm a classical musician, and all the technical music talk was on point. The characters were lovely (Astrid was my favorite) and ultimately the book has a beautiful message. And the writing? Gorgeous at times. I'll end this review with my favorite quote:

"With no need for a begin ...more

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Jan 07, 2022 Judy rated it it was amazing

Shelves: audio, jan-2022-tbr

How do you describe a book which contains (1) LGBQT issues, (2) BIPOC, (3) aliens running a donut shop, (4) a demon wanting to claim a soul and (5) violins. It sounds crazy, but this book is SO GOOD!
The issues Katrina faces in her trans journey I feel was captured so well. I recommend this book to everyone!

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Jan 28, 2022 June rated it really liked it

Shelves: 2022-sf-fantasy

A mixture of SF, Fantasy and almost YA but inventive and some good characterization. Weird.

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Aug 28, 2022 Nomad Scry rated it it was amazing

Shelves: audio, library

It felt like the narrator was whispering and hushed, which made it difficult to hear occasionally. The setting is slightly silly and the themes are over emphasized, and yet ... my face keeps leaking. My heart is filled with joy and sadness.

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