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_p0ssum_'s review against another edition
I just didn't feel it. (I will try again at a later date)
avinson29's review
5.0
It doesn't get more iconic, beautiful, tender, funny, loving, and thoughtful. Leah Johnson, an icon, has done it again. If you need a place to escape during this pandemic, look no further than RISE TO THE SUN.
sagecantread's review
2.0
didn’t hit the same way as you should see me in a crown sadly
very instalove, like they were crushing on each other HARD after a few hours. the whole book only lasted three days so you’d think they would have time to flesh out a plot and a connection but still felt rushed
i feel like both characters trauma was handled kinda poorly as well? like basically the moral of the book was revenge porn and mass shootings are bad.. but with no substance
very instalove, like they were crushing on each other HARD after a few hours. the whole book only lasted three days so you’d think they would have time to flesh out a plot and a connection but still felt rushed
i feel like both characters trauma was handled kinda poorly as well? like basically the moral of the book was revenge porn and mass shootings are bad.. but with no substance
eas2's review against another edition
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
mirandacasuga's review against another edition
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
i kept falling asleep when i was listening to this audiobook so tbh the middles kinda a blur. i really loved olivia, she felt so real. i just wasn’t very invested, i couldn’t get into the whole music festival thing, but i like olivia and toni’s relationship, it felt realistic
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Mass/school shootings, and Sexual harassment
readwithrhys's review against another edition
3.0
I read the reviews before reading this and was like ‘hmmm I wonder if these reviews just make it seem like it’s insta love’ and I should’ve listened. I should’ve known it would 100000000% be insta love. I do not usually like insta love and lord this WAS EXACTLY insta love I don’t like. You’ve known each other for 3 FUCKING DAYS CHILL OUT
mostlykenny's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
plannedbibliophile's review
3.0
If you haven’t read Leah Johnson's debut book You Should See Me in a Crown, you absolutely should!
In the novel Rise to The Sun, we follow Toni and Olivia’s POV through a three-day span at a musical festival. Overall, this book is okay for me. I believe the timeline of three days was way too quick for true character development. However, I do believe this book can be important to some. Especially, Queer Black Girls. This book also tackle some very deep issues such as racism, gun violence, anxiety, grief and sexual harassment.
Overall, I just wanted more from this book. I truly enjoyed the beginning of the book but eventually, it became repetitive and I feel as if we weren’t getting anywhere. If you are into musical festivals and insta love tropes this book is for you.
In the novel Rise to The Sun, we follow Toni and Olivia’s POV through a three-day span at a musical festival. Overall, this book is okay for me. I believe the timeline of three days was way too quick for true character development. However, I do believe this book can be important to some. Especially, Queer Black Girls. This book also tackle some very deep issues such as racism, gun violence, anxiety, grief and sexual harassment.
Overall, I just wanted more from this book. I truly enjoyed the beginning of the book but eventually, it became repetitive and I feel as if we weren’t getting anywhere. If you are into musical festivals and insta love tropes this book is for you.
barnesbookshelf's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I really enjoyed this novel. Toni and Olivia's relationship develops quickly but sweetly. I like how they are able to help each other grow. I also like the side relationship of Peter and Imani and the way everything gets revealed. Johnson's writing is just fantastic, and I look forward to her future YA novels.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Death of parent, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Biphobia and Mass/school shootings