rainyoctober 's review for:

Rise to the Sun by Leah Johnson
3.0
emotional lighthearted medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

this was a fairly smooth read, a lot of cute moments but i didn't love it - mainly because the friendship drama was too cringey and resolved too easily. i also didn't feel a ton of chemistry between the main characters, tho they both were cool as individuals. some good content re: grief and anxiety, liked the live music vibes