5/5 ⭐️| After The Sun Rises by Lena M. Lee

After The Sun Rises is a powerful lifelong story centered around LaKia Marie Patterson and the struggles, challenges, and difficult choices she faces beginning at just seventeen years old. Author Lena Lee does an excellent job providing detailed descriptions of Kia’s day-to-day experiences, including her interactions with friends, associates, and family members. One of the strongest aspects of the novel is the complicated and emotional relationship Kia shares with her mother.

Throughout the book, Kia experiences several heartbreaking relationships with the men in her life, forcing her to grow emotionally while learning difficult life lessons. Despite these hardships, she also makes positive career decisions that allow her to broaden her horizons and transition into new environments and opportunities. Along the way, Kia becomes a strong source of support for her siblings, taking on heavy responsibilities that shape much of her adulthood.

The novel is filled with dark secrets, betrayal, and intense family drama that place Kia in emotionally difficult situations. Time and time again, she is forced to deal with the consequences of other people’s actions and choices. After the Sun Rises is an emotional and relatable story about resilience, responsibility, pain, and personal growth that keeps readers invested in Kia’s journey from beginning to end.

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