Name a sweeter grace than the chance to write a new and joyous history into the leather bound volume of memory—I’ll wait.”

This was a delightful, fast-paced, heart-squeezing romance, and I adored every bit of it.

I wasn’t sure how I’d feel about the back and forth of verse and dialogue, but it was purposeful and well-executed. Florence and Jude’s complex back stories wove beautifully into their slow-burn, will they/won’t they romance, and I think teens will SO relate to each.

Thank you, @netgalley for this advanced copy!

Jeff Zentner and Brittany Cavallero capture all of the zing and heart of a summer camp romance but with an original spin- alternating between verse and dialogue. The writing is so rich that the exposition is not missed.

Thank you to the author, publisher, and Net Galley for an ARC of this book. Any and all views and opinions expressed are my own and voluntary.
I adored this novel. It was a very easy read. I fell in love with the characters. The writing was so vivid and clear, it put me there at HAC camp with Jude and Florence. I almost felt like I was intruding on their private moments. The story and writing are just beautiful and hopeful while dealing with tough subjects. I love all the references to books, poems, etc. I looked up several- a good book does that, makes you want to learn more so you can connect more to the story. And I can't forget to mention Rayven--an interesting secondary character-love her.
I will be purchasing this book for our high school library.

Thank you to NetGalley, Quill Tree Books, and HarperCollins Children's Books for this advanced copy! You can pick up Sunrise Nights on July 9, 2024.

This book surprised me in the best way. I had no idea what to expect going into it -- all I knew was that it was written exclusively in verse and dialogue. That ended up being a great artistic choice because Brittany Cavallaro and Jeff Zentner KILLED it. I was so swept up in the characters' thoughts and banter that I flew through the book. I loved Florence and Jude's relationship and individual character arcs. Some moments felt predictable, but I felt the emotional gut punch even if I knew it was coming. I loved the premise of the story, the way it leaped off the page, and the super short chapters.

If you need something quick but emotional and fun, this is your book!

Now THIS is a stunning read! Thanks to EpicReads for selecting me to be a winner of their competition and receive an ARC of Sunrise Nights. It was very much wanted after my initial ARC request was rejected by the publisher haha.

Jeff Zentner is one of my auto-buy authors. I read his book, The Serpent King, in my YA class at BYU and it changed me. I’ve read through each of his books since, and they never fail to amaze me at their poignancy and heart. When I saw he had cowritten an upcoming book, I knew I had to read it ASAP.

Sunrise Nights is a story told in verse, which is different than what I’m used to reading, but it was beautiful and I wouldn’t have had it any other way. I loved watching Jude and Florence’s lives and love unfold over the course of three years/nights. I ate up the angst, the lyrical prose, and the witty banter. This book will live rent-free in my mind for a while.

I LOVED this book. Instant five stars.

A novel in verse and a sweet romance? My students will be all over this one. The Serpent King will forever be my favorite Jeff Zetner book, but I suspect my students will love this one more. This will be a must purchase for me.

This is a book that teens will want to read because there is something magical about it. It's the belief in first love and what can happen in one night. To me, it didn't hit me as hard as other Jeff Zentner books, but I actually think this one might be easier to book talk.

Are you ready for your next YA romance obsession? Look no further than “Sunrise Nights” by Jeff Zentner and Brittany Cavallaro! This enchanting novel in verse and dialogue is set to release on July 4th, so mark your calendars and preorder now.

Their serendipitous meeting at Sunrise Night, the camp’s dusk-to-dawn closing celebration, sparks a connection that they cannot ignore. Despite their fears and uncertainties, they decide to take a chance on each other, setting one rule: no contact for a year after sunrise.

Over the course of three Sunrise Nights, readers will be swept away by the tender and tumultuous journey of Jude and Florence as they navigate love, loss, and self-discovery. With lyrical prose and authentic emotion, Jeff Zentner and Brittany Cavallaro beautifully capture the essence of young love and the transformative power of art.

Don’t miss out on the magic of “Sunrise Nights” – preorder your copy now and get ready to be swept away by this unforgettable summer romance.

A heartfelt thank you to the publishers for providing an advance copy of this book; my excitement for “Sunrise Nights” is all genuine and not paid for.