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A review by patches
Rise to the Sun by Leah Johnson
lighthearted
relaxing
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
4.0
This is an absolutely enjoyable book that takes place over the course of a weekend music festival. It follows Olivia and Toni in alternating chapters as they start out as unassuming strangers to growing to know each other's hopes, fears, and aspirations.
In short, this books is wonderful.
I absolutely loved how we start the book as the characters do, strangers to each other. The characters are a bit distant, but as the story goes on and the characters begin to trust each other, we also gain that trust and learn what it is that brought them to this meeting and how events in their lives have shaped and changed them.
This is a really light read for the most part, while there are mentions of shootings, death, and wrongful spreading of images, they aren't discussed too in depth. This book could easily be read in a day, and it would absolutely be a day well spent with these wonderful and complex characters. While I haven't had the chance to read You Should See Me in a Crown, this book has definitely convinced me to read more of Leah Johnson's writing.
In short, this books is wonderful.
I absolutely loved how we start the book as the characters do, strangers to each other. The characters are a bit distant, but as the story goes on and the characters begin to trust each other, we also gain that trust and learn what it is that brought them to this meeting and how events in their lives have shaped and changed them.
This is a really light read for the most part, while there are mentions of shootings, death, and wrongful spreading of images, they aren't discussed too in depth. This book could easily be read in a day, and it would absolutely be a day well spent with these wonderful and complex characters. While I haven't had the chance to read You Should See Me in a Crown, this book has definitely convinced me to read more of Leah Johnson's writing.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death of parent, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, and Toxic relationship