This is a totally original sci-fi novel. Lifespan of Starlight is incredibly exciting, impossible to put down, and an interesting and original addition to the Australian Young Adult scene. The Little Bookroom
Lifespan of Starlight deals with people being labelled as ‘illegal’ and the consequences of dehumanising people. It looks at how we might have to deal with resource shortages. It raises questions of how we determine the futures of young people. These issues can be raised in ‘realistic’ YA, but not to this level – there is room for both and we – as reader, reviewers and commentators should loudly dismiss any notion that there isn’t. Subversive Reader
I just finished reading Lifespan Of Starlight, a spectacular YA novel. It's more than just a stylish time-travel thriller—it holds up a dark mirror to our society, perfectly skewering Australian attitudes to asylum seekers, data collection, institutionalised privilege and more. It comes out in April. I read a lot of YA, and trust me, this is one you don't want to miss. Jack Heath
This is an essential addition to the library of anyone who enjoys good sci-fi and time travel, and for anyone who prefers their young adult sci-fi not overrun by romance. The writing is engaging, the characters likeable and entertaining, the world building flawlessly laid over the top of current day Melbourne, and the time travel makes sense. 100Percent ROCK Magazine
I would definitely, definitely recommend this book. Kalkipsakis has a writing style I could read for days. Lifespan of Starlight will keep you hooked from the very beginning, this strange new world is one I'd love to visit. love 'em
I loved the writing style of Lifespan of Starlight. Right from the very beginning, this book drew me into the this futuristic world. I wanted to know what was going to happen for the entire novel and found the futuristic setting an amazing place to get to know. Everything seemed well planned and like the author really knew what the future looked like. The world building was perfect. Written Word Worlds