THE SUN IS ALSO A STAR BY NICOLA YOON | booktalk with XTINEMAY

[@laurenforester3937]

It really got me when I realised that it was Irene who brought them together in the first place and it was Irene who brought them together again on the plane 😭

[@stephpiano2908]

MY EYES ARE MOIST

[@kzrbra10000000]

Lauren Forester YES IRENE IM SO HAPPY SHE GOT HER LITTLE HAPPY ENDING

[@dinahwestallen]

Omg truuuuue!

[@Angelthecupidgirl]

@@kzrbra10000000 Irene deserves the world and that epilogue was AMAZING

[@samsyoutube660]

@@Angelthecupidgirl RIGHT?!?!

[@Stephanie-nl9mi]

When Daniel finally punched his stupid brother in the face, I literally high fived everyone in my house

[@ashlatano8118]

SAME

[@patrickshiu]

I screamed “ WOO GET HIM BOY” in the middle of the restaurant, no regrets

[@HariomNikita]

FR OML

[@sistalove15]

Stephanie lol 😂😂

[@bts_vinyl]

The epilogue made me cry too! It really caught me off guard because I don't normally cry while reading.

[@sineadmclaughlin5150]

Neville Longbottom I always cry wyd

[@bts_vinyl]

Percy Jackson I don't know. I think it's because if I start getting emotional I take a break and calm down before continuing with reading. I normally only cry during really depressing non-fiction books.

[@sineadmclaughlin5150]

Neville Longbottom wow, I don't know how you do that. I cry like every sad moment 😂

[@francissaliba5108]

Why was Irene thankful for Natasha? What was she thankful for exactly? I didn't quite catch that

[@sineadmclaughlin5150]

Francis Saliba she was thinking about ending her life but when natasha told someone to tell Irene thank you, irene realized that she was worth something and she could change lives. so she was thankful that natasha saved her life, basically.

[@kendallrice705]

I almost started crying when that women at the Korean restaurant was telling about how she only gets to see her son now on Facebook. That really got me.

[@HariomNikita]

Kendall Rice same oml

[@shannongaskin902]

Omg same😭

[@jubrusco_]

same!

[@Sevan_Elevan]

Just finished this literally two minutes ago and omg that epilogue hit me so hard, it was so beautiful

[@a.n.7338]

I read it in just 2 days it was an amazing read

[@Angelthecupidgirl]

i just finished it about a few hours ago and same!

[@sineadmclaughlin5150]

Definitely one of my favorite books. I cried in the epilogue too. i also cried when they were on the train after she found out she was being deported. there was a quote that went something like, "all the buildings that she will always compare to these ones, just like she will compare every boy to daniel". it made me tear up because it just stayed so plainly that she was never going to see him again and that this was actually happening. i also teared up a bit when it showed that flashback in Natasha's pov, where the mother completely shunned the idea of going to his one successful play in America. he was proud and his children were proud and he was finally going to be able to fulfill his dream, and she called it stupid. I also teared up when natasha said that "she would like to say that her dad was a bad actor. but he was extraordinary. he belonged on that stage". it was heartbreaking because even though he belonged there he was never able to pursue it in the way that the American dream always promised for people like him.

[@sineadmclaughlin5150]

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[@huien5221]

hi can i ask whr is the quote at i can't find it in the bk

[@peanutb108]

I completely agree that the extra viewpoints for background on the other characters added to the story so much!

[@aziangurl723]

The fact that this was an interracial love story between two POC protagonists was so important to me. Especially Daniel, who was not stereotyped or fetishized at all. As a Chinese American girl dating a Puerto Rican, I just loved reading about a relationship that was similar to mine. Representation matters.

[@sandyreadsalot]

I loved the epilogue too! It was very unexpected but I love how it brought that one person's chapters in full circle.

[@shee6241]

I loved this book!!!!!! I'm so glad I read it for my first booksplosion liveshow! The diversity, the concept the writing everything! This books was EVERYTHING, everything! ;)

[@isillor529]

diversity?

[@shee6241]

jim gordon You know, that fact that our leads in the book are African American and Korean American

[@freya7328]

Such a good book💋

[@zahra8386]

;))

[@angellmaeroberson3169]

That moment when Jeremy didn’t go to Natasha’s court meeting really upset me. I was crying my eyes out. Especially knowing that he lived happily ever after with Hannah. Like, he couldn’t wait a few HOURS!?

[@Angelthecupidgirl]

It was a total 5/5 stars and it was amazing. I don't like romance books but i found myself reading everywhere and finished it in 3/4 days.The different pov's and the charecters that interacted with Natasha and Daniel. i just finished it a few hours ago and i can't stop thinking about Natasha and Daniel. BTW Irene so deserved that happy ending. I didn't think Natasha was really going to get deported but i was so happy to hear about her in the epilogue and Irene bringing them back together on the plane!

[@hazleslife]

This is the most perfectly timed video I just finished the book yesterday

[@vinadanica]

I like The Sun Is Also A Star more than Everything, Everything. :)

[@stephpiano2908]

Me too, Everythinf Everything was great but this book was AMAZING

[@SpandexTree]

I started this book this afternoon and finished it this evening. I've never ever cried reading a book but I had such detailed images of these characters in my head that I teared up and fully cried when Natasha turned to Daniel and asked, "So how many kids do you want?" It was such a sad moment when they're on the way to the airport and coming up with a future they would have had. Loved this book!!

[@kevinkelly_]

Omg your eyes look so beautiful and green 😍

[@BooksNest]

I didn't cry until the end either! Okay how do you read in the shower?? How??

[@sineadmclaughlin5150]

Books Nest she has a video about it actually lmao, I think it's called reading in the shower

[@pinksuperstar2]

I love both books and think they're equally great. You should read Everything, Everything. It's so good.

[@bookishlove1535]

Yes Xtine please!

[@houry9179]

"maybe their universe is just taking longer to form" just ughhhhhhh ****tears****** ACTUAL TEARS!!

[@jadewong9853]

i loved the chapter headers and how we got perspectives from "love" "fate" etc. wonderful buk in all

[@Fanu30]

I just finish reading this book, and i know i'm coming late to the party but there are things that i need to say!! So let's do this. I agree with most of what was said in the video BUT i think that is easy to over look one of the most important things that i found in this book, and that is the imigrant point of view, with Daniel being a first generation korean in the US and all the spactations around him and Natash beaing jamaican but haven spent so much of her life in the US that she just can't imagine going back. I am kind of a imigrant and that really spoke to me through the entire book and i don't think i would have loved it as much without those thing. And can we just take a minute to adimire how subtle and powerfull is the messege about racism, AND THE CHAPTER ABOUT BLACK WOMENS HAIR, i am still in awe of it. (ps: i don't usualy coment and english is not my native language bur i hope i got my message across)

[@morganmade]

I've never cried so hard over a book in my life. I finished the book in five hours. Daniel kind of reminded me of my ex boyfriend and that ending.... 😭 please go buy the book and read it!! Trust me.

[@maddyerzan8920]

Her Dad’s story really got me in the book because it’s just so sad that he never got his big break, but you could tell he wanted it so badly

[@eleni777]

Thanks for recommending this book❤❤And also..YOU SHOULD START VLOGGING❤Love you ❤

[@alexisnicole5408]

This video had perfect timing because I literally just finished it two minutes ago! I also really loved the book! (Spoilers ahead). In the end, I think that my favorite part was that Irene came back in the end. It showed that the day really did happen for a reason. Even though Natasha didn't get to stay in NYC, she thought she was going to and so she called Lester Barnes and he told Irene that Natasha thanked her and that is why she stayed alive. When I read her epilogue I realized that maybe this book, this love story was not all about Daniel and Natasha. It was about life and the fact that our lives always intertwine. But it was obviously icing on the cake that Daniel and Natasha happen to be on the same plane. All in all, it was a wonderful story. Not only did I enjoy it, but I learned a lot from it. The two main characters were beautiful. I had never read a love story between two such diverse and rich characters. I love that we learned so much about their lives and their families. I love that their love seemed natural and not forced (even though Daniel's goal was kind of to "force" the love). I just truly loved the whole thing and I am glad that you did, too!

[@marymaebereading1352]

I really liked the ending as well and don't think I know a way it could've ended better. I felt like it tied up the realistic aspect of life as well as the theme of fate. Irene and the lady at the restaurant's perspective were my favorite because they seamlessly tied the book together, in my opinion. I also loved the characters because they had such different personalities and the author really dealt with dueling perspectives of belief.

[@kimdrewsykes99]

i really enjoyed this book but as someone who read everything everything before TSIAAS, i'd say that i loved everything everything more! YOU NEED TO READ IT

[@kzrbra10000000]

Kim Arfa I loved the sun is also a star more! I love everything everything though so much. Ugh I really just love Nicola Yoon

[@RebeccaJoVincent]

I loved where they were trying to find each other & running into the same people on opposite times... that girl playing the violin broke my heart. & that they were the 2 people that put in money for her.

[@user-lo9vu8ok1m]

how does one read in the shower?

[@victoriacazottes8725]

Crystal 😂😂 i think that she made a video about it a long time ago on her ither chanel, polandbananas20

[@rileysunderland1904]

This is the only book I have ever finished within a 24 hour period. Like I honestly don't know how to explain my love for it and how amazing it was. Honestly this in my opinion is the best contemporary novel I've ever read and that says a lot for me.

[@carlospedrosa6359]

I love this book so much. Nicola Yoon is fantastic.

[@thelifeofkimmy2328]

I just finished this book and immediately ran to your channel to see what your thoughts are. I agree the chapter from Irene's point of view at the end was amazing and beautiful.

[@melodylake18]

I just finished this book this morning. Great timing on the video :) Both of Nicola's books are son enjoyable but the many different perspectives of TSIAAS made it stand out. Everything, Everything has so many wonderful quotable moments and a beautiful love story too. You'll love it. Wait til you get to the fruitcake scene. I asked Nicola about it when I met her at the Miami International Book Fair and she said she wanted to write about a suicidal fruitcake. Authors are so great.

[@starswhogame]

I started crying when it fast forwarded and they started to forget what that day meant to them...and then continued sobbing when Irene was alive and quit her job to pursue the one she wanted...and then was just screaming when I realised Natasha and Daniel were on the same plane at the same time and those feelings came right back...this book made me feel so many things.

[@saylajoelle]

I picked this book up just to watch your book talk. I'm so glad I did. I loved the book so much I ended up finishing it in 2 days and watched your book talk as soon as I flipped the last page. Thanks!

[@sobraljunior8349]

i finished this book a few minutes ago and, man, this story was amazing! i like so much natasha and daniel, and above all how nicola told us love is real and how incredible can be. lastly, i really loved this book and i hope everyone read. hugs from Brazil

[@proudbooklion2094]

I loved this book and the ending with Irene was my fave!

[@healygier7598]

I loved this book so much and I was hardcore sobbing when I reached the end, haha. I also enjoyed Everything, Everything, but for some reason I wasn't touched by it in the same way as I was by The Sun is Also A Star? I think my favorite thing about this book was seeing how Daniel and Natasha touched the lives of all the people around them as well as all the factors that went into making their relationship what it was (the chapters that weren't narrated by them were ironically some of my favorites, despite my love for both characters.) I feel that Everything, Everything was a really important story about one girl and I also really liked the format it was told in, but I felt like The Sun is Also a Star was more universal and impactful to me. Also, dayum. The cover. 10/10.

[@fizas9842]

I literally just finished it and I read it all in a few hours it was absolutely amazing

[@jennifermiller464]

My favorite part was how Daniel describes that everything looks chaotic up close, and you have to look at it from a wider perspective for it to make sense. And then many years later he and Natasha are reunited!!! This one day was just one chaotic moment in their love story... so beautiful!!!

[@tomnorton9417]

Never notice after being subscribed for years how nice her eyes are

[@MichalLynnVilushis]

I absolutely LOVED this book. It was my first read of 2017 and what a way to start off the year! The writing was perfect. I also cried at the last page.

[@Danielle-and-Deborah]

The insight chapters from the periphery characters was my favorite part of the book. It just opened up the world and made everything feel bigger and more important because you never know what the little interactions in your life means in other people's lives.

[@skyeangelbooksskyeangelvlo1431]

I'm so excited. I hear that everything, everything is being made into a movie

[@lydschnid61]

Just finished this. I loved Everything Everything, and loved this too! So powerful with the epilogue with Irene.

[@fizas9842]

i just got this book for christmas!!! I'm so glad you did a book talk because I didn't know if it was good enough.

[@abibliophobicat_]

I liked The Sun Is Also A Star a lot better than Everything, Everything.✨

[@kzrbra10000000]

abibliophobicat I do too which shocked me because I didn't think I would

[@thegamedetective1877]

I liked Everything, Everything more but it was still an amazing read!

[@elenanicoleta5127]

I just finished this book literally like 20 minutes ago. I really really loved it. I read it in two or three days (I am an relatively slow reader) and it was just so heartwarming and sweet and cute and raw and emotional. And to think I bought it out of impulse at the Supermarket :)) I don't really have a favorite scene, I just loved it all as a whole

[@DanielleElaineXO]

Man, I loved this book! I thought Everything, Everything was good, but The Sun Is Also A Star was something else. Nicola Yoon has made her way onto my list of favourite authors, for sure

[@emilypeters6962]

I JUST READ THIS TODAY!!!! I LOVE IT!!! I started it at 8:30 in the morning then finished it at about 3ish in the afternoon❤sooo amazing! I also loved everything everything!

[@alinawise6214]

Omg i instantly fell IN LOVE with this story. I read it in a day cuz I just couldn't put it down. And lol the ending hit me so hard too and it didn't help that I was reading it in a hotel room at night while my family was asleep...I was trying so hard not to sob too loud haha

[@Cher-nr1ln]

I love this book! It's amazing. It's such a beautiful story, it's filled with so many emotions. The ending made me tear up a little😭

[@ysabellelaxamana]

I read a lot of contemporaries this April and The Sun Is Also A Star is one of my all time favorites.

[@krisannalopez1684]

Christine! You should read everything everything. It's so good!

[@phoebe3403]

Can you please please please do a book talk on "The Crown" by Keira Cass. I just read it and I love all your other book talks on the series.

[@fangirllifealways1916]

Marshmallowpillow 16 It would also ne hilarious 😂

[@migshimself]

the book is simply beautiful inside and out 😍 one of the best book i've read last year! love your review btw

[@LivePaintCreate]

I just now finished this book and thought it was really good! At first I was thinking: "Oh this is dumb, they are going to fall in love in one day? Pfft, stupid." Then I finished it. And there was so much more to it than that. The themes and deep thoughts about life were just.... wow. AND NATASHA AND DANIEL ARE SO CUTE! It was very good. Very good. Better than I expected!

[@amhk5918]

I just passed my Cambridge Advanced Exam and this video is the best reward ever :D

[@fercortes1d]

AMHK Congrats! How hard was it? I wanna take it this year but I'm kinda hesitating

[@amhk5918]

Fer Cm While I was doing the written part I thought I would fail because the texts were kind of hard, but I actually got really good marks on all of them (C2 level). I was a bit unlucky with the speaking test because I had to speak with a person who just couldn't speak. I felt that I made the best out of this situation, but I got pretty bad marks, which is why I "only" managed C1 level. I am more than happy with that, but it's really frustrating that my bad luck ruined it... Anyway, I would really recommend doing it. Not only does it help you to know how good you are, but it also looks good on a job or university appliction :)

[@a.n.7338]

I know i am late to the party but congrates

[@irrelevance3859]

Of anything The sun is also a star should've been a movie. That was AMAZING I love it, there were so many ups and downs in just one day and it was so intense. I loved it.

[@cutemewutube]

Christine, since I know you like contemporary books, have you read any of Kasie West's books? I would love to see your ( wonderfully happy) book talks!

[@nashaliruiz]

I LOVE ALL YOUR VIDEOS! YOU ARE MY FAVORITE BOOKTUBER!!! 💖💖💖💖

[@nurliyanahashim4071]

i love this book! the chapters pass by so fast because all of it happens in one day

[@mhareesa4718]

My favourite part of the book was when Daniel said kai no yokan that it basically means love at second sight, that when you first meet someone falling in love with them is inevitable. It just struck me so hard. This book gave me so many feels. Loved it.

[@thesillylittlepal]

I loved the diversity of the book (the diversity we see in too many YA books) and the two different viewings of the universe that bind together beautifully and I just loved everything. Also Daniel's talk about God.

[@jackiewu4066]

I was devistated that they didn't say together, but I knew that it was coming! I actually think that the epiloge was perfect for the story.

[@lailanm1854]

I have waited so long for this review. FINALLY!! 😊😊😊😊❤❤❤❤

[@drewsambitiousreading2752]

I really loved this book. It was amazing. And, I gave it 5 stars. The moment that stand out too me was the ending on the plane. And, the rooftop sence!(:

[@Lukesimmer]

god i loved this book so much. i love so many issues where adressed and they way love and fate was depicted. i also loved how different Tasha and Daniel were yet how they got along and their romance was beautiful💙😊

[@flyingthroughthepages52]

Anyone know what the booksplosion book of the month is?? Thanksss I really liked The Sun is Also a Star!! It took me a little bit to get into it, but once I did I couldn't stop. It was so good

[@eligirl100]

It's like Natasha's character was created to show that this wasn't insta love when it totally was.

[@emmafox4069]

I enjoyed this book while I was reading it and I loved the epilogue, but as time goes on I've started liking it less. I do love a lot of the themes like immigration, how your life affects everyone around you, and the side-plots with Irene and the lawyer and Natasha's father. The only part I didn't like was the central love story, it felt too insta-lovey and forced. However, I loved both characters and I feel like it would have worked better as a friendship. I totally respect everyone who loved this book and I can see why; I'd give it maybe 3 stars. I'd definitely recommend everything everything (though it was somewhat predictable, it was still a fun read). Love you and your videos ❤️

[@MissEmiiSing]

This is definitely one of my favorite books now! I absolutely loved everything about it, I couldn't have said it best than you did. I thought it was way better than Everything, Everything, simply because I hated the twist in Everything, Everything. I thought in The Sun is Also a Star, the ending was right and everything was right and made sense and as sad as it was that Natasha was (SPOILER) deported, it fitted the story. And the epilogue in Irene's POV was perfect, she was the one who brought them together and they ended up together thanks to her as well, it's just... sort of poetic (would be pleasing Daniel). Anyways, definitely a wonderful book that I will be rereading and recommending.

[@kzrbra10000000]

So like after reading it I'm finding myself greatly relating to Hazel in the fault in our stars. The way she fell in love with Augustus waters - Slowly then all at once. That's how I fell in love with this book. Her wanting an end to an imperial affliction to see what happens beyond the story. I want to see what happens to Daniel and Natasha (even though I feel they will inevitable get married and have those children they thought about) I still want to READ ABOUT IT. Like I never wanted the story to end it was so perfect and I can read it and read it again and again. If I can't get that, then I hope at least Nicola comes out with a new book ASAP because she's brilliant and I love everything about her novels.

[@briannamcbride3438]

When's the live show for January?

[@polandbananasBOOKS]

February 4th at 7pm est =)

[@briannamcbride3438]

polandbananasBOOKS Thank you! I'm excited for this one!!

[@harrypotteravenclaw]

Hopefully I can read it by then

[@chloeelizabeth7912]

What book will they be discussing?

[@briannamcbride3438]

Chloe Otis Wayfarer by Alexander Bracken

[@AlmaAlleman]

MGM, Warner Bros. Pictures, and Alloy Entertainment worked together to make the Everything, Everything movie. They are now re-teaming to make THE SUN IS ALSO A STAR... In theaters May 17, 2019.

[@valmor7450]

I binged both of the books mentioned, loved them both! Each one has its unique thing to them, and I highly suggest going in blind to both. Loved them both! (-:

[@laurenness2139]

notif squad where you at? 🙋🏼

[@zahra8386]

hello notif squad

[@daniellebakey2569]

almost done with this book, definitely one of my faves

[@stephpiano2908]

THIS BOOK WAS EVERYTHING (EVERYTHING) THAT I WANTED IT TO BE AND EVEN MORE AHHHHHHH IT GAVE ME ALL OF THE FEELS

[@evarajput2715]

Those random chapters were from the point of view of The Universe.

[@eimearcullen8358]

In the next couple of days it will be the one year anniversary for me of watching Christian! Thank you for ruining my life with Cassandra Clare and Hamilton❤

[@kzrbra10000000]

Eimear Cullen both are my loves

[@BohoBookworm]

I can't believe i didn't buy this when I had the chance in WH SMITH the other dayyyy!!! I need it in my LIFE!!!

[@eduardobarrera7524]

I'm new to your channel and I love it!!!!!!! Btw have you read the ROT AND RUIN series by Jonathan Maberry. If not I recommend you should it's one of my favorite book series right along with the Legend series. Your awesome and have a great day!!!

[@eduardobarrera7524]

Yea you should also read the Life as we Knew it series by Susan Beth Pfeffer

[@adelaideborel6163]

Have you read holding up the universe by Jennifer Niven? It's an excellent contemporary!

[@arifa5866]

I love the bit when they kiss for the second time and Natasha asks 'is it going to be that insane every time we kiss' (or something like that) that was so cuteee

[@booksthattalk4706]

Heard a lot about this book. Definitely need to read it soon

[@abenagreen4838]

I'm not usually into contemporaries but I loved this book!!!

[@corahawk9109]

Everything, Everything was amazing, but The Sun is Also a Star was amazing in a beautiful kind of way.

[@meghanalbright3118]

I loved the part about the attorney and his paralegal and I also loved the part from fates point of view and I loved the part about the waitress and all of their stuff and the ending and IRENE UGH THIS BOOK

[@kennyreads]

The ending of this book gave me the feels too!!

[@arielanettleton4989]

I loved this book so much!

[@zoeo6431]

I loved this book so much 😭💓

[@liascorner3846]

The cover is beautifulll!

[@zoedempsey8840]

I love when there at the cd shop and they start giving out and Daniel is like all badassish

[@shannongaskin902]

I loved the rooftop scene too! I after reading it I thought she should have named the book "love and dark matter"

[@tamaracantor]

I'm going to read this book just to hear your booktalk❤

[@TheImaginationDiaries]

Currently reading this book! Brb!

[@TheImaginationDiaries]

Ok I'm back after crying for a while

[@paolarl5151]

I love your look on this video😍😍

[@izzyjohnston1426]

I loved this book!!!! But does anyone else wonder where the plane they were on was going to?

[@anoukhirano]

I loved this book so much!!!!

[@alankritadatt3115]

Wait... Wasn't there an article or Ted talk about that falling in love experiment?? I'm pretty sure I've read it somewhere...