Lovely, Dark, and Deep by Justina Chen
Published by Arthur A. Levine Books on July 31st 2018
ISBN: 133813406X
Pages: 352
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This book is great for science fiction fans. It starts at a “Firefly” convention, where Viola Li is dressed up as one of the characters from the series with her spoiled little sister. Viola is holding a bake sale for Greeks with Causes when she has a life-threatening phototoxic attack in front of “Thor” ultra cute boy. Viola’s parents are a world-wide crisis management company, and they are away at a conference.

The book has an interesting layout. Each chapter page get darker until they are black with white print. This moves along with her allergy to the sun, as her allergy gets worse, her need to hide from even everyday lights. Viola breaks out in severe blisters. Lots of “Firefly” references.

“Thor”  wants to be her new boyfriend, but he is dealing with the death of his twin brother. Who died because he had to pick Josh up from a party he was too drunk to drive himself home from.

Submitted by Jeri Fitzpatrick,GNGMS, Gray