The Sun Is Also a Star

The Sun Is Also a Star is Nicola Yoon's second novel, which was released in 2016. The Sun Is Also a Star  follows Natasha, a practical girl whose family is being deported back to Jamaica and Daniel, who struggles with his family's high expectations of him. The story unfolds around the two teenagers as they cross paths in New York City.

Plot
The book starts with the two protagonists explaining their families. Daniel's begins with his brother Charlie. Charlie was "kicked out" of Harvard and was spending time at home. Natasha 's brother Peter is a U.S. citizen while the rest of the family is illegally living in America. Her family is poor, living in a one-bedroom apartment. Peter and Natasha share their makeshift bedroom (the living room).

Kingsleys

 * Natasha Kingsley
 * Samuel Kingsley
 * Patricia Kingsley
 * Peter Kingsley

Baes

 * Daniel Bae
 * Charlie Bae
 * Dae Hyun Bae
 * Sofia Martinez

Other

 * Irene
 * Jeremy Fitzgerald
 * Hanna Winter