I Rise by Marie Arnold

I Rise

Marie Arnold

320 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction contemporary young adult challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

A heartbreaking and powerful novel about racism and social justice as fourteen-year-old Ayo has to decide whether to take on her mother's activist role when her mom is shot by police. As she tries to find answers, Ayo looks to the wisdom of her an...

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Community Reviews Summary of 44 reviews

Moods

emotional 92%
challenging 64%
inspiring 64%
reflective 64%
tense 64%
informative 57%
sad 50%
hopeful 42%
dark 21%
funny 7%

Pace

medium 71%
fast 21%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 75% | Character: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 8%

Average rating

4.44

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