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3.62 AVERAGE
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I am happy to have found another great book to recommend to my students and even if this one didn't work for me as well, it's nice to remind myself that I'm not the target audience (I have long since passed being a teen girl) and that I could still enjoy the very human discussion in the book.
At it's core, Rise to the Sun tackles the idea that we shouldn't stop doing what we love or pursuing those we love simply because we live in fear. It just also has a cute teen romance between two girls at the same time. I love the joy that radiates off the page of this book and despite some of the more sensitive topics, two girls falling (literally) into a whirlwind romance during a music festival is never seen as bad or wrong. Both characters were so different and yet meshed so well.
My one complaint is the slight plot bump in the last 80% seemed a bit contrived but, like I said earlier, I haven't been a teen girl who has been slighted in awhile and I can name at least three students I've taught who would behave the same way.
I'm looking forward to putting this book in my classroom library for those looking for a bit of a summer romance during their independent reading time.
At it's core, Rise to the Sun tackles the idea that we shouldn't stop doing what we love or pursuing those we love simply because we live in fear. It just also has a cute teen romance between two girls at the same time. I love the joy that radiates off the page of this book and despite some of the more sensitive topics, two girls falling (literally) into a whirlwind romance during a music festival is never seen as bad or wrong. Both characters were so different and yet meshed so well.
My one complaint is the slight plot bump in the last 80% seemed a bit contrived but, like I said earlier, I haven't been a teen girl who has been slighted in awhile and I can name at least three students I've taught who would behave the same way.
I'm looking forward to putting this book in my classroom library for those looking for a bit of a summer romance during their independent reading time.
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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:
Yes
Cute af w so much drrraaaaama!
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
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:
Yes
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mass/school shootings
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book has extreme insta-love, and the main character is a horrible bestfriend. Justice for Imani!!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Death of parent, Toxic friendship, Sexual harassment
Minor: Cultural appropriation
hopeful
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:
Yes
Not as good as rise to the sun for me, but still worth a read! Tackled all of its tough issues very well but I found it really unbelievable that everyone would forgive toni that quickly and especially Olivia forgiving her without them having a real conversation about it. Ending with Festie Frankie was also weird and didn’t feel like as strong of a conclusion
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Death of parent
