95 pages 3 hours read

Nicola Yoon

The Sun Is Also a Star

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2016

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Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Nicola Yoon’s The Sun Is Also a Star intertwines a poignant love story with timely social themes. Reviewers praise its compelling characters and emotional depth, alongside Yoon's lyrical writing. However, some critique it for occasional predictability and pacing issues. Overall, it's celebrated for thoughtful representation and resonant storytelling.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Sun Is Also a Star?

A reader who would enjoy The Sun Is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon is typically a young adult interested in diverse, contemporary romance novels with deep emotional and existential themes. Fans of John Green’s The Fault in Our Stars and Rainbow Rowell’s Eleanor & Park will likely appreciate the poignant narrative and complex characters.

Recommended

Reading Age

12-17years

Lexile Level

650L

Book Details

Genre
Realistic Fiction
Afro-Caribbean Literature