A review by thelaynierose
Rise to the Sun by Leah Johnson

4.0

Leah Johnson has knocked it out of the park again! I adored the characters in this one, I loved how real, messy, and vulnerable these girls were allowed to be. Their growth throughout the story was so well done, and I loved getting to see the journey they took both individually and together. This novel also tackled with grace a lot of really important issues that teenagers these days face: gun violence, death of a parent, violation of privacy and defamation of character from a former partner. I also loved the way it wasn't just about romance, it was also about self discovery and friendship, healing and trauma. Overall it was a fantastic novel and I'm so excited for it to publish!