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Science Fiction · 2021 · PG-13

Light From Uncommon Stars

by Ryka Aoki

A trans girl on the streets is discovered by a violin teacher who has made a deal with a demon, and a donut shop owner who fled an alien empire.

For14+GenreScience FictionLength384 pagesRead time~10 hours

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Violence

Barely any

Minimal violence; the demon deal creates some dark stakes

Language

Barely any

Mild language appropriate for literary sci-fi

Sexual Content

Barely any

Brief LGBTQ+ romantic content; affirming and positive

Substance Use

None

No substance use

Emotional Intensity

Some

Themes of found family, identity, and the redemptive power of music; warmly handled

What this book is about

A tender, joyful sci-fi novel about a trans teenager finding family, music, and belonging. The demon deal and alien elements bring some darkness but the tone is warm and hopeful. Violence is minimal. LGBTQ+ affirming.

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Demon deal dark themes

Trans protagonist experience

LGBTQ+ themes

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