Light From Uncommon Stars
Light From Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki, published by Tor Publishing Group on July 26, 2022, is a vibrant narrative that intertwines elements of science fiction and adventure. This 384-page novel unfolds in California’s San Gabriel Valley, where themes of identity and the supernatural converge through the lives of its characters. The story follows Shizuka Satomi, who has made a Faustian bargain to save her soul by luring seven violin prodigies into trading their souls for success, and her encounter with Katrina Nguyen, a talented young transgender runaway.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of experiences as Shizuka’s journey intersects with that of Lan Tran, a retired starship captain and interstellar refugee. The narrative explores the complexities of relationships against a backdrop of cursed violins and the warmth of a donut shop. As the characters navigate their intertwined fates, the book delves into themes of magic, hope, and the power of connection. Light From Uncommon Stars presents a unique blend of action and adventure, inviting readers to explore the depths of identity and the bonds that can transcend even the most daunting challenges.
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Good Omens meets The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet in Ryka Aoki’s Light From Uncommon Stars, a defiantly joyful adventure set in California’s San Gabriel Valley, with cursed violins, Faustian bargains, and queer alien courtship over fresh-made donuts.
Shizuka Satomi made a deal with the devil: to escape damnation, she must entice seven other violin prodigies to trade their souls for success. She has already delivered six.
When Katrina Nguyen, a young transgender runaway, catches Shizuka’s ear with her wild talent, Shizuka can almost feel the curse lifting. She’s found her final candidate.
But in a donut shop off a bustling highway in the San Gabriel Valley, Shizuka meets Lan Tran, retired starship captain, interstellar refugee, and mother of four. Shizuka doesn’t have time for crushes or coffee dates, what with her very soul on the line, but Lan’s kind smile and eyes like stars might just redefine a soul’s worth. And maybe something as small as a warm donut is powerful enough to break a curse as vast as the California coastline.
As the lives of these three women become entangled by chance and fate, a story of magic, identity, curses, and hope begins, and a family worth crossing the universe for is found.
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