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sarah_seelbaugh's review
2.0
This was an okay book it maybe because i started with this one let alone the others so maybe i will get into and know what this is about when i read the .5, 1 or 2 book. we shall see.
haia_929's review
4.0
This is a trimmed down version of my review, to view the full review visit The Book Ramble.
Rise follows 2 love stories. The original love story of Izanami and Izanagi, the original kami, and the love story of Yuki and Tanaka, two teenagers tangled up in an ongoing kami war. The chapters in this novella alternate between the kami story and the modern story, which creates a kind of contrast between them, which I think worked to Sun’s advantage because it also created a lot of intrigue for me. I think if the book had been strictly about Yuki and Tanaka I would not have been so interested in the book. It's kind of an interesting bridge between novels too, and I’m looking forward to seeing the main story continue.
Rise follows 2 love stories. The original love story of Izanami and Izanagi, the original kami, and the love story of Yuki and Tanaka, two teenagers tangled up in an ongoing kami war. The chapters in this novella alternate between the kami story and the modern story, which creates a kind of contrast between them, which I think worked to Sun’s advantage because it also created a lot of intrigue for me. I think if the book had been strictly about Yuki and Tanaka I would not have been so interested in the book. It's kind of an interesting bridge between novels too, and I’m looking forward to seeing the main story continue.
ashrowe's review
4.0
So I was lost.. I did not realize this was #2.5.
Anyway I still found this to be a good story. I loved the story about the two ancient Japanese gods Izanami and Izanagi. I haven’t read any Japanese mythology and I found this to be awesome. The story between Yuki and Tanaka has caught my attention and I’m excited to pick up the first book in this series. I hope it lives up to my expectations
It was quick, intriguing and kept me turning the pages.
Anyway I still found this to be a good story. I loved the story about the two ancient Japanese gods Izanami and Izanagi. I haven’t read any Japanese mythology and I found this to be awesome. The story between Yuki and Tanaka has caught my attention and I’m excited to pick up the first book in this series. I hope it lives up to my expectations
It was quick, intriguing and kept me turning the pages.
xxsquigglesxx's review
3.0
MY THOUGHTS: This was super quick to read. It doesn't really add a whole lot to the story line of the trilogy, so it's not a must read to follow the trilogy, but it's still nice to read to get a little bit of insight. Yuki was one of my favorite characters in the first two books in the Paper Gods trilogy, so I was glad to see a novella where she was one of the main focuses. This novella has me excited to pick up the third and final book in the series.
COVER: Again, another beautiful cover from the Paper Gods series. They are all just stunning.
COVER: Again, another beautiful cover from the Paper Gods series. They are all just stunning.
groundedwanderlust's review
4.0
This was good. It would have been better if I read it between the books it was meant to be read.
marteslibrary's review
3.0
Booktubeathon challenge #5: Read a book completely outside ✔️
Actual rating: 3.5
Is it weird to almost like this novella more than the actual trilogy - because I think I do. I still find it weird how the dialogue is built up like a reverse J-Pop song tho. Like instead of adding a few words in English, you have here a few words in Japanese.
For example: "Did you really do that!?" *Nods* "Sugoi!"
Or: "Nani? Are you crazy?"
What even is the purpose of those Japanese words being there?
Actual rating: 3.5
Is it weird to almost like this novella more than the actual trilogy - because I think I do. I still find it weird how the dialogue is built up like a reverse J-Pop song tho. Like instead of adding a few words in English, you have here a few words in Japanese.
For example: "Did you really do that!?" *Nods* "Sugoi!"
Or: "Nani? Are you crazy?"
What even is the purpose of those Japanese words being there?
kayleigh_kbooks's review
3.0
Rise Review on K-Books
It's been quite a while since I have read the first two books in the Paper Gods series and honestly I don't remember a whole lot other than I really enjoyed them. As part of my challenge to catch up on my unfinished series I decided to pick up Rise, the novella that takes place between Rain and Storm. I am so glad that I decided to pick this novella up as it did a really good job of reintroducing me to this series and joggin my memory of what had happened.
Rise tells the love story between two of the Kami from centuries ago and also the love story of two friends, present day, of Kate's. I really enjoyed reading both of the love stories and it kept me interested all the way through. I am a totally hopeless romantic and I absolutely love a good love story so I was bound to enjoy this one as there was two.
Rise is a cute little read that sets the scene for the third book in the Paper Gods series. I cannot wait to get started and finish this series. I know it's going to be awesome.
It's been quite a while since I have read the first two books in the Paper Gods series and honestly I don't remember a whole lot other than I really enjoyed them. As part of my challenge to catch up on my unfinished series I decided to pick up Rise, the novella that takes place between Rain and Storm. I am so glad that I decided to pick this novella up as it did a really good job of reintroducing me to this series and joggin my memory of what had happened.
Rise tells the love story between two of the Kami from centuries ago and also the love story of two friends, present day, of Kate's. I really enjoyed reading both of the love stories and it kept me interested all the way through. I am a totally hopeless romantic and I absolutely love a good love story so I was bound to enjoy this one as there was two.
Rise is a cute little read that sets the scene for the third book in the Paper Gods series. I cannot wait to get started and finish this series. I know it's going to be awesome.
booksandcecilia's review
2.0
2.5 stars Better than I expected. Liked the parallell love stories and how they kind of was knitted together.