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What Light

Jay Asher
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What Light

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2016

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Jay Asher

What Light

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2016
Book Details
Pages

251

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

California • 2010s

Publication Year

2016

Recommended Reading Age

12-17 years

Lexile Level

HL690L

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Super Short Summary

What Light by Jay Asher is a young adult novel following a person named Sierra who balances life between Oregon, where their family owns a Christmas tree farm, and California, where they sell the trees for the holiday season. Sierra’s life is transformed when they meet a troubled person named Caleb, leading to unexpected challenges and new experiences.

Reviews & Readership

4.0

27,548 ratings

53%

Loved it

32%

Mixed feelings

15%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Jay Asher's What Light is a holiday-themed romance novel praised for its sweet, heartwarming narrative and festive atmosphere. Reviewers appreciated its clean, wholesome story and engaging protagonists. Criticisms included predictable plotlines and lack of depth in character development. Overall, it is enjoyed for light, seasonal reading but may not satisfy those seeking complex storytelling.

Who should read this

Who Should Read What Light?

A reader who enjoys What Light by Jay Asher would likely appreciate heartfelt, romantic young adult fiction with themes of forgiveness and second chances. Fans of Jenny Han’s To All the Boys I've Loved Before series or Stephanie Perkins' Anna and the French Kiss will particularly enjoy this holiday romance.

4.0

27,548 ratings

53%

Loved it

32%

Mixed feelings

15%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

251

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

California • 2010s

Publication Year

2016

Recommended Reading Age

12-17 years

Lexile Level

HL690L

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