I don't know if I actually have the words to explain just how much I loved this, but I will do my best.

I haven't reviewed many mangas on this platform, mainly because most of the ones I read were from before I even knew goodreads existed. But I can say without a doubt this is one of the best ones I have ever had the privilege to discover. This was such a beautiful story. Once I started it, I never wanted it to end. Once it did finally end, I was left feeling sad, happy, hopeful, bittersweet, and so many other emotions I (much like Hikari) can't even really put a name to. All the emotions there are to feel, I felt with this one

This was actually a truly gut wrenching read. It was emotional and honest and it touched on so many things that I wasn't anticipating based on the summary. I thought this was going to be a darker story, but what I got instead was so much better.

Hikari is such a complex character, and I could have read 400 more pages about him and it still wouldn't be enough. Every character was mysterious to begin with, and then went on to be fleshed out in the most beautiful and amazing ways. What I wouldn't give to see a screen adaptation of this story. I know it would leave me in tears and sorrow for days.

stardust family is the most beautiful manga I've ever read, encapsulating a mirage of themes and topics that will leave you with tears. the idea itself is mind boggling and even better when it was executed with such finesse.

I just wish the topic introduced after halfway through was more fleshed out.

thank you to the publisher for the ARC 🌷