Lovely, Dark, and Deep, Justina Chen
Lovely, Dark, and Deep, Justina Chen
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Lovely, Dark, and Deep

Author: Justina Chen

Narrator: Nancy Wu

Unabridged: 10 hr 25 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 11/12/2021


Synopsis

What would you do if the sun became your enemy? That’s exactly what happens to Viola Li after she returns from a trip abroad and develops a sudden and extreme case of photosensitivity—an inexplicable allergy to sunlight. Thanks to
her crisis-manager parents, she doesn’t just have to wear layers of clothes and a hat the size of a spaceship. She has to stay away from all hint of light. Say goodbye to windows and running outdoors. Even her phone becomes a threat when its screen burns her.

Viola is determined to maintain a normal life, particularly after she meets Josh. He’s a funny, talented Thor look-alike who carries his own mysterious grief. But the intensity of their romance makes her take more and more risks, and when a
rebellion against her parents backfires dangerously, she must find her way to a life—and love—as deep and lovely as her dreams.

About Justina Chen

Justina Chen is the award-winning author of several young adult novels, including Lovely, Dark, and Deep and North of Beautiful. With Twice the Love, Dessie Mei is her middle grade debut. She lives in Seattle, Washington. You can visit her at justinachen.com. 


Reviews

Goodreads review by Vicky Again on August 08, 2018

4 stars I really enjoyed reading Lovely, Dark, and Deep! It's a really good young adult novel for the younger YA readers (although it doesn't mean older readers can't appreciate it either) and something I wish I had available to read when I was a tween going on teen looking for books that weren't VAMP......more

Goodreads review by Simi on November 01, 2018

I swear, every synopsis I read, it leaves by surprise when I actually read the book, and this is one of them. I was grateful to read the book, because I can relate to the main character's situation, even though I don't have what she has. This is about a girl name Viola, who wanted to be journalist,......more

Goodreads review by Kelly on July 28, 2018

I have been a fan of Justina Chen's ever since I read North of Beautiful and every book since has only made me appreciate her more. I've loved every book of hers that I've read, and this one is no exception. I think we've all heard of this condition, but it's rare to see something about it in stories......more

Goodreads review by Xueting on September 23, 2018

After reading many 4- and 5-star reviews, I was excited to read this book. But alas, it was really not for me. It was interesting to learn about photosensitivity and the many different types of photosensitive conditions. I also like the constant theme of crisis management (Viola's parents run their o......more

Goodreads review by Madison on August 21, 2018

Lovely, Dark, and Deep by Justina Chen is a brilliant novel about chasing life even when what that life might be dramatically different from what you were expecting. Lovely, Dark, and Deep is beautifully written, with a likeable heroine and a nice mix of uplifting messages and humour. Viola has her......more