Light From Uncommon Stars by Ryka AokiMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
A friend of mine had told me I really needed to read Light From Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki. I dutifully added it to my figuring I would get to it eventually. Then, I had the unexpected pleasure of spending a weekend with Ryka at WisCon in Madison this year. Ryka is an amazing person, incredibly warm, and didn't shame me even once for not having read her book. Now, I have finally read the book! It's a bit of The Devil Went Down to Georgia mixed with Star Wars. The unique pieces don't look like they would fit together and yet they do perfectly.
I couldn't help reading the story in Ryka's voice. It was like meeting up with a friend. We talked about a lot of things that weekend, food a dominant topic, so it was not a surprise that Ryka would incorporate so many rich flavors into this story. I felt like snacking the whole time, and if you can come away from it without wanting to hit up a donut shop, you are a stronger person than I am. Read this book!
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