The Sun Is Also a Star

This #1 New York Times bestseller tells the story of Natasha, a Jamaican American girl facing deportation, and Daniel, a Korean American boy pressured to become a doctor. Their paths cross in New York City, leading to an intense, one-day romance that explores themes of fate versus free will, immigration, family expectations, and cultural identity. It's a poignant and hopeful read for young adults navigating big decisions and first loves, offering diverse perspectives on what it means to belong and to choose your own path.

Natasha: I’m a girl who believes in science and facts. Not fate. Not destiny. Or dreams that will never come true. I’m definitely not the kind of girl who meets a cute boy on a crowded New York City street and falls in love with him. Not when my family is twelve hours away from being deported to Jamaica. Falling in love with him won’t be my story. Daniel: I’ve always been the good son, the good student, living up to my parents’ high expectations. Never the poet. Or the dreamer. But when I see her, I forget about all that. Something about Natasha makes me think that fate has something much more extraordinary in store—for both of us. The Universe: Every moment in our lives has brought us to this single moment. A million futures lie before us. Which one will come true?