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In Light from Uncommon Stars, did you enjoy ...
... the found-family dynamic and diverse ensemble of characters?
The Long Way To A Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers
If you loved the vibrant ensemble of Light from Uncommon Stars, you'll adore the Wayfarer's crew in The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet. Each member—human and alien alike—brings unique quirks, backgrounds, and heart to the table, creating a warm, messy, and deeply lovable group whose relationships are the true star of the story.
... the uplifting, gentle optimism and hopeful outlook?
A Psalm For The Wild Built by Becky Chambers
If the hopeful, quietly optimistic tone of Light from Uncommon Stars resonated with you, you'll find a similar balm in A Psalm for the Wild-Built. Follow tea monk Dex and robot Mosscap as they travel through a world suffused with kindness, healing, and the gentle belief that better futures are possible.
... the nuanced exploration of identity, belonging, and diverse experiences?
The Space Between Worlds by Micaiah Johnson
If you appreciated the rich, diverse representation in Light from Uncommon Stars—from trans protagonists to immigrant stories—The Space Between Worlds offers a gripping narrative starring Cara, a multiverse traveler whose very existence challenges the boundaries of identity, privilege, and what it means to belong.
... the imaginative, heartfelt blend of science fiction and fantasy with detailed worldbuilding?
All the Birds in the Sky by Charlie Jane Anders
If you delighted in the inventive worldbuilding and seamless genre-blending of Light from Uncommon Stars—from interstellar donut shops to Faustian bargains—All the Birds in the Sky offers a magical collision of science and magic in a lovingly built world where friendship and wonder take center stage.
... the profound journeys of personal growth and resilience?
An Unkindness Of Ghosts by Rivers Solomon
If you were moved by Shizuka and Katrina's transformative growth in Light from Uncommon Stars, you'll be deeply compelled by Aster's journey in An Unkindness of Ghosts, as she confronts trauma, discovers strength, and forges identity amid the confines of a generation ship's rigid society.
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