A review by lattelibrarian
A Map to the Sun by Sloane Leong

3.0

Ren and Luna meet at a basketball one evening, and the two become fast friends until Luna returns to Hawaii unexpectedly and Ren's texts go unanswered...until Luna returns years later. Luna has no problem picking up where they left off, but Ren has felt the hurt of loss and betrayal before--besides, she has better things to do, like shoot hoops. It isn't until her school tries to kickstart a girls' basketball team that the two begin to work together once more alongside some other misfits. Some friends, some not. Together, they learn that with some hard work, some struggle, and a little persistence, their efforts are rewarding.

With a vibrant color palette (though at times strangely chosen) and a storyline that follows the five girls, A Map to the Sun comments on the difficulties of friendship, family, and a family member's addiction.

An entertaining read, definitely one for a lazy summer afternoon.