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Rain Rising by Courtne Comrie

rikkir77's review against another edition

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4.0

Really good novel in verse, although a bit repetitive at times (sometimes it was intentional and added to the story, sometimes it was unnecessary). I really like the sibling relationship and I also love that the terrible event wasn’t as serious as I expected.

Give to students who enjoyed Blended, Mirror to Mirror, and Black Brother, Black Brother.

bookbuyingwithkatie's review against another edition

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challenging emotional hopeful 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

4.5

miszjeanie's review against another edition

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5.0

Rain Rising is a powerful debut middle grade verse novel about mental health, body image, family, and healing. This book tackles tough topics like colorism, racism, and self-harm with compassion, sensitivity, and authenticity. If you enjoyed books like Genesis Begins Again and Turning Point, you’ll love this one — although I’d recommend this upper middle grade book for older tweens in grades 7 and up!

Full review: https://readingmiddlegrade.com/rain-rising-book-review/

girlreading's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional hopeful sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

A poignant and beautifully written novel in verse that explores topics such as depression, body image, self harm, colourism and racism with compassion, empathy and sensitivity. Told through the lens of a young black girl during a time of turmoil for her family, Rain Rising is an authentic and touching read that is equal parts painful and hopeful. This was such a beautifully told story and I can’t wait to read more from Courtne Comrie in the future. 
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tishreads's review against another edition

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5.0

Whew what an emotional read! Very good.

rondasue27's review

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challenging emotional hopeful reflective 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

5.0

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ptaradactyl25's review

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emotional hopeful fast-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

4.75

atuckerdye's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful reflective sad 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

4.25

annebennett1957's review against another edition

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4.0

4.25 stars. I got caught up in the story and like the short poems under the headings. The poems, however were not that special or inspiring. I think certain Middle grade readers will really like this one.

tbthewriter's review against another edition

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emotional reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0