Readers prepared for the emotionally difficult scenes will find a beautiful, satisfying story of redemption and families of choice. Aoki’s depiction of abuse and trauma is unflinching and intense, but at its core, the novel is a love letter to immigrant culture and the power people have to save each other. Meanwhile, Shizuka’s slow-burn romance with Lan Tran, a donut maker and extraterrestrial refugee fleeing danger on her home planet, further complicates her plans. Light From Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki Write a review How customer reviews and ratings work See All Buying Options Top positive review All positive reviews Breezy Unique and strangely compelling Reviewed in the United States on DecemI've had this book on Mount TBR for a while now. But as the women get to know each other, Shizuka starts having second thoughts. Shizuka calls on Lucy Matìa, a third-generation violin restorer, to repair both Katrina’s beloved violin and the cursed bow that will steal Katrina’s soul.

Katrina, a transgender runaway and survival sex worker with no prior musical training, possesses a supernatural musical gift and is happy to trade her soul for lessons and a safe place to stay. When she meets Katrina Nguyen in Los Angeles, Shizuka is certain she’ll make the perfect final sacrifice. Light From Uncommon Stars Paperback Jby Ryka Aoki (Author) 1,748 ratings Goodreads Choice Award nominee See all formats and editions Kindle 11.99 Read with Our Free App Audiobook 0.00 Free with your Audible trial Hardcover 22.99 34 Used from 10.23 22 New from 16.51 1 Collectible from 50. Violin teacher Shizuka Satomi has a contract with hell to deliver the souls of seven brilliant violinists.

Aoki ( He Mele a Hilo) draws from her own experiences as a queer Japanese American woman to craft a dark but ultimately hopeful sci-fi exploration of the threats faced by queer people of color.

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