by Lisa Selin Davis
Publisher: HMH Books
Publication Date: October 4, 2016
LOST STARS by Lisa Selin Davis is a
coming of age novel that demonstrates the close bond between siblings
and the profound influence that death has upon adolescents. Davis
thoughtfully incorporates a multitude of references to 80's music and
pop culture into the plot, using song lyrics to highlight protagonist
Carrie’s development throughout the novel. While this novel may
seem cliched at first (the ever-present love interest, tyrannical
father, absent mother, and teenage angst tropes are all featured in
this novel), the story ultimately centers around Carrie’s attempts
to cope with her elder sister’s death. I found this novel to be
engaging and thoughtfully written, and thought that the well-placed
astronomy metaphors were distinct without being the focus of the
story.
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