Every Soul a Star by Wendy Mass

And as streams of light fan out behind the darkened sun like the wings of a butterfly, I realize that I never saw real beauty until now.

At Moon Shadow, an isolated campground, thousands have gathered to catch a glimpse of a rare and extraordinary total eclipse of the sun. It's also where three lives are about to be changed forever:

Ally likes the simple things in life--labyrinths, star-gazing, and comet-hunting. Her home, the Moon Shadow campground, is a part of who she is, and she refuses to imagine it any other way.

Popular and gorgeous (everybody says so), Bree is a future homecoming queen for sure. Bree wears her beauty like a suit of armor. But what is she trying to hide?

Overweight and awkward, Jack is used to spending a lot of time alone. But when opportunity knocks, he finds himself in situations he never would have imagined and making friends in the most unexpected situations.

Told from three distinct voices and perspectives, Wendy Mass weaves an intricate and compelling story about strangers coming together, unlikely friendships, and finding one's place in the universe.

(www.amazon.com)




Hello!  I know it's been a while since I've blogged.  School and stuff have kept me away.  Plus, I've been reading a lot.  Now I'm back!  Here's a review on the cool new book I found called Every Soul a Star.  When I first saw it, I thought it might have a lot of astrology stuff in it but none was found (much to my relief!).  I hope you enjoy it!
Cons:
There is frequent reference to evolution (especially near the end).
There are a few uses of "oh my god."
One of the characters, Bree, is very self-centered but, surprisingly, shows kindness nearer to the end of the story.  The sections with her beforehand, however, are quite annoying as she displays blatant disregard for others.
One of the character's grandfather has gotten a divorce and is now flirting with other women.

Pros:
One of the main characters, Ally, has a great relationship with her little brother.  He is reportedly her 'biggest fan'.
This book is an easy way to learn astromony!  Because the book is about the children of astronomers, information about stars, comets, planets, and eclipses is sprinkled throughout the book.  I really enjoyed learning while I read.
There are many pros - too many to list!

Overall, I really enjoyed this book.  There were a few loose ends that I felt Mass didn't tie up very well, but all in all, it was good.  Perhaps best for ages 12+, Every Soul a Star is a fun, easy read.
Happy reading!
~Thalia