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midnightreads08 's review for:
Rise to the Sun
by Leah Johnson
After absolutely adoring You Should See Me In a Crown last year, I was so ready to fall in love with this new one from Leah Johnson. Overall, it was a fun ride! If you’re looking for a cute summer read about Black queer girls, this fits the bill for sure. This book also tackles some deeper issues like racism, grief, gun violence, anxiety, and sexual harassment. So while it has its lighter, fun moments, Leah Johnson never shys away from deeper issues, which is a reason why I love her books
However, I did find this book to be lacking a lot in terms of development of the characters. I just wanted MORE. It just felt quite repetitive for me towards the middle of the book and like nothing was really happening. It felt like we were going around in circles. I also did not feel very connected with Olivia or Toni. Also there were certain sub-plots that I don’t think got enough time to shine. It felt quite rushed towards the end and dragging in the middle I suppose... if that makes sense xD
Overall though, it was a good read and I’m glad I read it! I can’t wait to read what Leah Johnson comes out with next!!
However, I did find this book to be lacking a lot in terms of development of the characters. I just wanted MORE. It just felt quite repetitive for me towards the middle of the book and like nothing was really happening. It felt like we were going around in circles. I also did not feel very connected with Olivia or Toni. Also there were certain sub-plots that I don’t think got enough time to shine. It felt quite rushed towards the end and dragging in the middle I suppose... if that makes sense xD
Overall though, it was a good read and I’m glad I read it! I can’t wait to read what Leah Johnson comes out with next!!