Title: The Sun is Also a Star
Author: Nicola Yoon
Page Count: 348
Genre: YA Contemorary, Romance, Fiction
Controversial Topics: Inter-racial relationships, illegal immigration
Rating: 3/5 stars
"If people who were actually born here had to prove they were worthy enough to live in America, this would be a much less populated country"
Summary
Two young people with a busy day ahead of themselves find each other running into one another throughout the day. Is it coincidence or fate? Natasha, a complete science/facts person, is being deported within 12 hours and Daniel, the hopeless romantic/dreamer, has an interview to determine his entire future. How will the next 12 hours play out?
First Thought
Well it wasn't Everything, Everything.
I know I shouldn't automatically judge this book based on Nicola Yoon's other book, but I do. I was really hoping that the mixed reviews were wrong and I'd love this more than the other. I think the unlikeliness that two young people would have "insta-love" in 12 hours really threw me off.
I did enjoy the POV's of others within Natasha and Daniel's lives. I think I was more attached to side characters though. I just wasn't fond of Natasha and her crusty attitude. Daniel, the hopeless romantic, was an easy to love character. I felt the character development had so many holes and really could have been amazing. I was also completely expecting the ending... can't say more about that.
"Maybe part of falling in love with someone else is also falling in love with yourself."
Now, don't get me wrong, it is a cute contemporary and I don't regret the read. It was light and I enjoyed it. I wouldn't purchase this book for my collection, but it's worth a rental at the library.
Have you read The Sun is Also a Star? What were your thoughts on it? Post any reviews below, I'd love to check them out.
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