The Sun is also a Star

by Nicola Yoon

*Now a major film starring Yara Shahidi and Charles Melton*

The New York Times bestselling love story from Nicola Yoon, author of Everything, Everything.

Natasha:
I’m a girl who believes in science and facts. Not fate. Not destiny. Or dreams that will never come true.

I’m definitely not the kind of girl who meets a cute boy on a crowded New York City street and falls in love with him.

Not when my family is twelve hours away from being deported to Jamaica. Falling in love with him won’t be my story.

Daniel:
I’ve always been the good son, the good student, living up to my parents’ high expectations.

Never the poet. Or the dreamer.

But when I see her, I forget about all that. Something about Natasha makes me think that fate has something much more extraordinary in store—for both of us.

The Universe:
Every moment in our lives has brought us to this single moment. A million futures lie before us. Which one will come true?

• ISBN10: 0552574244
• ISBN13: 9780552574242
• Publish Date: 3 November 2016 (first published 1 November 2016)
• Publish Status: Active
• Publish Country: GB
• Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK
• Imprint: Corgi Childrens
• Format: Paperback (B-Format (198x129 mm))
• Pages: 384
• Language: English

Reviews

[Jamie]

I really enjoyed the back and forth thoughts between the main characters and how it took place over one day. I also liked the small snippets of other points of view that you got from other characters throughout the book. It's an interesting take on falling in love over the course of a day and the plight of an undocumented person and immigrant in america.

[writehollydavis]

4.5/5 stars. I loved this book! Character driven with voice, showing the importance of families accepting interracial couples, and proves how one right or wrong decision can affect someone's entire life.

[kiracanread]

The Sun is Also a Star is such a beautiful book. The premise is heartbreaking and I felt so much hurt for these characters, knowing that they were bound to be torn apart after all they'd been through in only a matter of hours.

[vagasker]

This was a very quick read for me, partly because it was an easy one to read and partly because I was hooked. The story was heartbreaking and beautiful. I cared for the characters deeply because they seemed real. This book is starting to convince me to pick up contemporary novels more often.

[liz089]

It took me a while to finish, mostly because I lost interest... it is just fluffy and lovely.. but I did not feel much angst or tension. Everything just went... easily. Too much instalove for me too, not very believable. I had not much connection with the characters, they were okay ?
But it was cute and I liked how she also put thought in the people around the main characters and how the story influenced them.. 2.5 stars, but lets round it up to 3.

[layawaydragon]

So depressing. Like I haven't read a book since, not out of book hangover but it's super fucking depressing. From star crossed lovers to being on the same plane and not realizing it?!? Fuck man. It's a well written piece of work that had even my nonromantic self for them.

[readingwithwrin]

It's amazing how two people can meet and feel so comfortable around each other. Surprisingly enough I actually really loved this book and want to read Yoon's other books!

[Jyc]

★★★★ // “our history is too compressed. we’re trying to fit a lifetime into a day."

[limabean74]

I am not sure this book was what I expected. I liked it but I did not love it. I know it has some good reviews and the book was good but I had a LOT of issues. The Sun is also a Star isn't a typical read. Each chapter is in a different POV, it jumps between Natasha and Daniel and sometimes it has other people's POV or random fact. I wasn't sure I really liked this and I honestly didn't feel it added anything to the book, it just sort of made it drag more (I may or may not have skimmed these parts).

The story revolves around the lives of Daniel and Natasha, the time frame is one day. I have no idea how they were able to do so much in a day. Like really, it was almost unbelievable, they eat at two restaurants, rode the subway (multiple times), walked a bunch of city blocks,  went back home twice (about 20 minute ride both ways), had an interview, lawyer appointment, trip to the museum, etc. Like really they did a lot. The story also has insta-love but it's done different, it also revolves around fate or destiny. I believe in love at first sight, I did with my husband (seriously it was) but this just seemed so over the top. I just couldn't get behind what was going on. The real kicker is the twist and I hated it...yup, I hated the last handful of chapters at the end of this book. Now, it's not because it didn't go how I wanted but with all that build up, I just didn't get the end, I really didn't and the last page, I almost physically threw the book.

The positive is the character build is fantastic, you really felt for both Daniel and Natasha, I actually liked reading in Daniels POV. He was just a really funny guy and I just loved the voice she gave him. I liked Natasha, just not as much as I would have liked, I am not sure why. I felt so bad for her but I think her hot and cold attitude is what threw me off.  I had more of an issue with the relationship  between the two characters more than anything. I found the entire thing sort of forced and very strange. Like it takes more than a day to really get to know someone. At some points Daniel even mentioned that and I kept thinking but then this doesn't really doesn't make sense. If you know you don't know her, how can you be so in love with her, like the way he was? (You need to read the book to see what I mean, I can't give anything away even though I am DYING to)

With the state of the world I wont even express my opinion on the deportation or racism in the book because I don't want it taken wrong. Everyone has different beliefs, I felt bad for both families and I will leave it at that. This book really is perfect for what is going on in the world now.

Overall, this wasn't a bad read. I did enjoy, to a point, the characters. The story was interesting but extremely frustrating. This is a book that I believe will be hit or miss. I never read any of Nicola Yoon's other books (I think she has one) I don't think this will be my last book from her. I would love to read more from her. I do recommend, if you aren't sure if you should read it I think you should give it a try and then send me a message so we can chat about it. :)

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[Stephanie]

I have been emotionally compromised and I don't know what to do.