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3.62 AVERAGE
3.62 AVERAGE
3.5/5:
- i loved you should see me in a crown which is pretty much the only reason i read this because the plot itself was not really my thing
- tired of characters knowing each other for a day saying they're in love
- romances that happen over a very short span of time without the mc's already knowing each other never works for me in general
- excited to see what leah johnson comes out with next!
- i loved you should see me in a crown which is pretty much the only reason i read this because the plot itself was not really my thing
- tired of characters knowing each other for a day saying they're in love
- romances that happen over a very short span of time without the mc's already knowing each other never works for me in general
- excited to see what leah johnson comes out with next!
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Olivia and Toni are both going to the Farmland Music and Arts Festival, a sprawling three-day event in Georgia. Olivia's escaping from trouble back home in Indiana after a messy breakup that fractured her school life for the foreseeable future. Toni's father has passed away, and Toni hopes that attending the festival he loved will help temper her grief and provide some direction in life, because all she feels is lost. Olivia and Toni don't know each other, but when they hear about the singing competition and scavenger hunt, they realize that they can team up to win it all. As the festivities go on, Olivia and Toni learn more about each other, and their own problems, than they wagered for at the onset. Together, their love for music might provide the spark they need to raise their spirits and warm their hearts.
I thought this was a heartwarming, offbeat read about two girls trying to find their way in a world that's hurt them and pushed them toward self-doubt. I don't normally like insta-love stories, but because the premise is about a festival that helps two girls change their lives, I felt like Olivia and Toni really worked together and, despite the accelerated pace that brought them together, I think it worked. Sometimes you just click with people, and it felt organic here. I appreciated the focus on music and how it can help a person process their feelings, and heal. Toni's father in particular had a special connection to music that Toni also resonated with, and that part of her character really came through.
Both girls are going through their own tough experiences, which is why it's so important they had a close friend by their side as they arrived at the festival. Imani and Peter were good friends to Olivia and Toni, and I think it's important in life to have a good support system like that when life throws you unfair curveballs. Olivia was recently dealt blow after blow to her social life, so even with meeting Toni, it still mattered that Imani was there for her. I felt like this story really excelled at expressing the importance of friendship, connection, and teamwork. Rise to the Sun is a heartwarming story about two girls finding their path in life, and it takes the time to focus on serious issues, while also finding ways to heal and rise above them. Recommended for readers who enjoy sapphic stories, stories about friendship and forging meaningful connections, and the power of music.
Thank you Scholastic for the gifted e-copy of this book!
I thought this was a heartwarming, offbeat read about two girls trying to find their way in a world that's hurt them and pushed them toward self-doubt. I don't normally like insta-love stories, but because the premise is about a festival that helps two girls change their lives, I felt like Olivia and Toni really worked together and, despite the accelerated pace that brought them together, I think it worked. Sometimes you just click with people, and it felt organic here. I appreciated the focus on music and how it can help a person process their feelings, and heal. Toni's father in particular had a special connection to music that Toni also resonated with, and that part of her character really came through.
Both girls are going through their own tough experiences, which is why it's so important they had a close friend by their side as they arrived at the festival. Imani and Peter were good friends to Olivia and Toni, and I think it's important in life to have a good support system like that when life throws you unfair curveballs. Olivia was recently dealt blow after blow to her social life, so even with meeting Toni, it still mattered that Imani was there for her. I felt like this story really excelled at expressing the importance of friendship, connection, and teamwork. Rise to the Sun is a heartwarming story about two girls finding their path in life, and it takes the time to focus on serious issues, while also finding ways to heal and rise above them. Recommended for readers who enjoy sapphic stories, stories about friendship and forging meaningful connections, and the power of music.
Thank you Scholastic for the gifted e-copy of this book!
A sweet love story that will warm your heart, with a very important underlying message of self love and forgiveness. Leah Johnson has a magical way of writing with humor and truth that has you cheering for her characters. I listened to the audiobook, which I can highly recommend.
Olivia: "don't worry Imani. This is a best friend weekend and I won't immediately fall in love with the first person I see."
Olivia: "............."
Olivia: "Actually nevermind lol."
Olivia: "............."
Olivia: "Actually nevermind lol."
I give this a 3.5 rounded up because I do appreciate the message of not telling black girls they are too much. I always struggle with books that take place in a day or two and so much happens. I appreciate the character growth that the author tried to pack into 3 days but it felt like a lot. I also always appreciate a young black queer story.
Hoopla audio. MMD SRG 2021. Didn’t enjoy as much as You Should See Me in a Crown. I didn’t like Olivia’s character with the serial dating and dating for the wrong reasons and the sexting issue and how that was handled in the book. The author includes a trigger warning in the beginning of the book which I admire.
I somehow love Leah Johnson's sophomore novel even more than her debut, which seemed like an impossibility. It's a love letter to black girls, to queer girls, to friendships and families we forge outside of blood. It's a love letter to music in all its forms: the way it heals us, gives us hope, breaks us, offers connection, resiliency, and unites us. Leah's book acknowledges the nightmares that wait for us, both inside and outside our own front doors and our own bodies, but it also shows us the myriad of ways that we can still reach for and find home in other people, places, and the way we choose to live our lives authentically. I just love this book so so much.