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A review by coravinia
Rise to the Sun by Leah Johnson
4.0
I wasn't expecting to like this book as much as I did since the premise isn't really my thing. However, after hearing such good things about it from other YA authors I'm into, I gave it a read and am so glad I did!
The characters felt incredibly realistic to me, something that doesn't always happen with teenagers in YA books. Olivia dates a lot because it makes her feel special and loved, Toni closes herself off in response to a traumatic loss. Both read like actual teenagers navigating complicated emotions. Despite neither wanting a romantic relationship with the other, Olivia and Toni fit together so well that it happens anyway. The relationship develops quickly, as the book takes place over the three day festival. However, given how impulsive Olivia is, the atmosphere of the festival, and how big emotions can feel as a teenager, I did not find this to be unrealistic.
Overall, I'd say anyone looking for a cute YA romance should read Rise to the Sun. It's fresh, sweet, and the characters shine.
The characters felt incredibly realistic to me, something that doesn't always happen with teenagers in YA books. Olivia dates a lot because it makes her feel special and loved, Toni closes herself off in response to a traumatic loss. Both read like actual teenagers navigating complicated emotions. Despite neither wanting a romantic relationship with the other, Olivia and Toni fit together so well that it happens anyway. The relationship develops quickly, as the book takes place over the three day festival. However, given how impulsive Olivia is, the atmosphere of the festival, and how big emotions can feel as a teenager, I did not find this to be unrealistic.
Overall, I'd say anyone looking for a cute YA romance should read Rise to the Sun. It's fresh, sweet, and the characters shine.