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The Sun Is Also a Star

by Nicola Yoon · 348 pages · Published October 2016
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3.82 / 5 across 180K ratings
Spice: ❄️ (0/5)

A romantic, philosophical Young Adult ya contemporary built around star-crossed, one day, immigration. 348 pages and a satisfying conclusion.

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Romantic. Philosophical. Emotional.

Romantic Philosophical Emotional

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Romantic Philosophical Emotional
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Content notes

Immigration Deportation
Star-Crossed
One Day
Immigration
Book profile

Mood, trope, and intensity breakdown

How this book actually feels — based on mood analysis, not publisher blurbs.

Mood profile
Romance
10%
Fantasy
0%
Pacing
3/5
Darkness
1/5
Spice
0/5
Core elements
Genre
YA Contemporary
Romance
Moods
Romantic
Philosophical
Emotional
Key Tropes
Star-Crossed
One Day
Immigration
Ending
Satisfying
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Is The Sun Is Also a Star spicy?

No spice (0/5) — clean read with no heat.

Who would enjoy The Sun Is Also a Star?

Readers who love romantic and philosophical stories with star-crossed and one day. Best suited for Young Adult readers and up.

What kind of read is The Sun Is Also a Star?

A romantic, philosophical Young Adult ya contemporary built around star-crossed, one day, immigration. 348 pages and a satisfying conclusion.

What are the content warnings for The Sun Is Also a Star?

Content notes include: immigration, deportation. Sort By Cravings always flags these so you can make informed choices.

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📚 Last reviewed: March 2026 Guide verified against current edition
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