Play Book Tag discussion

I really wanted to read a book or two for Black History Month this year by supporting a Black author. Goodreads had a post at the beginning of February showcasing a bunch of books written by Black authors and THE SOUND OF STARS and THE KINDRED by Alechia dow, companion novels in her Starry-Eyed Universe, caught my eye. Unfortunately, time got the better of me and I didn’t finish reading either of them by the end of February. Luckily, I finished reading THE SOUND OF STARS this week. Better late than never.

It took me about 30 pages to get into THE SOUND OF STARS, but once I did, I couldn’t put the book down. I stayed up late reading a couple of times, savoring the story I was reading.

One of my favorite things about THE SOUND OF STARS was its message of inclusivity. There were so many LGBTQ+ characters, including Ellie herself. Dow didn’t shove a pro-LGBTQ+ agenda in your face or anything; she just had characters that identified in different ways and the other characters were accepting and considerate of their pronouns.

I also loved that Dow used invasion of Earth by the Ilori as a way to talk about racism and prejudice. It added to the story and made it more rich. It also made the Ellie’s and M0Rr1S’ connection stronger and the story more memorable.

I really enjoyed Dow’s creativity. THE SOUND OF STARS was a fun and engaging story and I look forward to reading more books not only in the Starry-Eyed Universe, but written by Alechia Dow as well.

Have you read THE SOUND OF STARS? If so, what did you think?

I haven't read this one, Jenni. I have read The Wayfarer series by Becky Chambers. She also uses her science fiction to promote inclusive attitudes. Her human and alien characters identify in a wide variety of ways.

Thanks for letting me know. I’ll have to look into that book. 😁

Or series, I mean.