Sun Is Also a Star (Yoon) - Book Reviews

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The Sun Is Also a Star is an enormous undertaking: an eclectic dictionary mashed up with Romeo and Juliet and the '90s rom-com One Fine Day. But Yoon grounds everything in Daniel and Natasha's instant, vital connection…and the conundrum that follows when they realize the universe has brought them together only to part them. It's a deep dive into love and chance and self-determination—and the many ways humans affect one another, often without even knowing it.
Jen Doll - New York Times Book Review


(Starred review.) [I]mpressively multilayered.... With a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of every character she introduces, Yoon weaves an intricate web of threads connecting strangers.... A moving and suspenseful portrayal of a fleeting relationship. (12 & up).
Publishers Weekly


[Natasha and Daniel] tell their stories in alternating chapters.... Both relatable and profound, the bittersweet ending conveys a sense of hopefulness that will resonate with teens. (Gr 8 & Up) —Kristin Anderson, Columbus Metropolitan Library System, OH
School Library Journal


(Starred review.) Lyrical and sweeping, full of hope, heartbreak, fate...and the universal beating of the human heart.
Booklist


(Starred review.) Yoon’s lush prose chronicles an authentic romance that’s also a meditation on family, immigration, and fate.... [T]this profound exploration of life and love tempers harsh realities with the beauty of hope in a way that is both deeply moving and satisfying (14 & up).
Kirkus Reviews