The first time Jude and Florence meet, they spend all night hanging out. This is a tradition at the arts camp them both attend in the summer. They decide to not contact each other for the entire year, waiting until the next Sunrise Night to talk. Told in both voices, Zentner and Cavallaro capture the excitement, angst, confusion and terror of being vulnerable and having a crush. Love everything Jeff Zentner does!

I looooved this book so much!! The characters were amazing and the story was so beautiful, I loved the concept of them meeting only once a year, it was so intriguing and it made me fall in love with the characters.

SUNRISE NIGHTS is an intimate young adult story that touches the heart and soul with gorgeous prose and character development. between Jude and Florence.
This book is for both young adults and adults. I highly recommend!

I loved the story concept (three nights over three summers and the brief, individual "betweens", and it was executed enjoyably, even though the alternating verse and dialogue format took me a while to get used to. The emotional resonance of Sunrise Nights, for me, was largely because of how easy Jude and Florence were to adore and hold close to your hearts - two separately defined and independently realised teens who find in each other a deeply kindred spirit. Their friendship and bond which is developed over the course of the nights they spend together makes their eventual "finding their way to each other" all the more emotionally satisfying.

Thank you so much to the publisher for the earc!

I wasn’t really sure what to expect from this book, but I ended up really enjoying it. We follow Jude and Florence as they meet on the last night of a camp for artists. Florence is a dancer with a degenerative eye disease, so she tries to be the best for as long as she’s able to dance. Jude is a photographer, he can only find peace when he’s behind his camera.

I admit it took me a hard time to get into it, for some reason I completely missed the fact that it’s written in verse AND dialogue. I thought it was just a weird formatting of the earc, so I even considered DNFing it, as it made reading the book really hard (breaks were at the worst possible places). But I’m glad I didn’t give up, it was a fantastic story! The book alternates between the verse and dialogue chapters and it’s written from 2 POVs, so sometimes it was a challenge to follow who’s talking. With the verse chapters it was easy to distinguish it (Jude and Florence had very different styles), but with regular chapters, I had to go back and check it many times. Because this book not only tells the character’s name in the beginning, but has chapter titles! Which was a huge love-it factor in my eyes.

I loved the whole idea of the story. Jude and Florence meet on the last night of camp, spend it together while exploring the small town, but once it’s over they don’t contact the other for the next year, but will meet at the bonfire next year. It was a really interesting concept, because how well could you know someone that you met less than 6 hours before? The only thing that I did not like was what happened on their second night. This was the worst miscommunication I have ever read. Jude had no idea what Florence was talking about, and instead of waiting for her to explain, he just left without a word.

Overall, I think it was a really good YA novel, with many important things (but If you don’t like miscommunication tropes, please do not read it).

I love books written in verse, and I fell in love with every book Jeff Zentner has written so far. There’s something about his writing that is mesmerizing. It’s lyrical and poetic and full of feelings. I hadn’t read anything by Brittany Cavallaro before, but I found out I really like her writing, too. Despite the issues Florence is dealing with, Brittany’s writing is humoristic and accessible, and I laughed out loud when I read her disclaimer about Timothy Chalamet. And still …
 
This book is written in verse AND dialogue, which means chapters written in verse alternate with chapters almost entirely written in dialogue. And somehow, that structure doesn’t seem to fit me. I loved the chapters in verse, the rythm and cadence, and I kind of liked the chapters in dialogue. But the transitions between the different structures took me out of the story way too much. Somehow, I felt like I would have fallen head over heels with this story if it had been fully written in verse or written as a normal novel. Sadly, with this structure, I didn’t, even though I fell in love with Jude and Florence.
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Jude is a photographer; Florence is a dancer. They both attend a summer camp for the arts where, at the end of every summer, they have what's called Sunrise Night. A night where the teens have a chance to explore the city, from dusk until dawn. It's there where they first meet and seem to have an instant connection. They open up to each other in a way they haven't to other people.

Instead of keeping in contact outside of summer, they decide to just meet each Sunrise Night and catch up. But each year they come back, they realize there's a connection they can't deny. But do they want to take a chance of bringing that magic into the real world? Or will it be ruined?

Thanks to Quill Tree Books and NetGalley for an advanced copy of Sunrise Nights by Jeff Zentner and Brittany Cavallaro! This is definitely one of my most anticipated releases of the summer, and I'm so happy to say that it met my expectations! It's got those summer romance vibes, but only takes place over the course of three days. It's such an interesting premise, and the duo of Zentner and Cavallaro works so well together.

Both Jude and Florence are struggling with their own issues when they meet each other at camp. Jude is struggling with anxiety and dealing with his parents' divorce. Florence is dealing with a disorder that is causing her to lose her eyesight. We get to see how these things play out over the course of three years, and how they affect both Florence and Jude. I appreciated the care that the authors took in dealing with these issues; also putting the characters emotions at the forefront.

I haven't read a lot of Cavallaro's work, but this book might just make me want to pick up one of her other books. Unsurprisingly, Zentner's writing lends itself to a novel in verse, as his prose is lyrical on its own. They both complement each other so well, and allow both Jude's and Florence's voices to shine through.

There's so much to love about this book, from the romance to the emotions to the adventures that Florence and Jude have. We also get explorations of art and what it means to make art, and the impact that it can have on artists. I seriously loved every moment of this, and I can't wait to own a hard copy.

Thank you to #NetGalley and Quill Tree Books for allowing me to read an eARC of this title in exchange for an honest review.

I have already put this on my order for next year. I cannot wait to give this to my students. It is SO GOOD!

Two POV’s:
1. Jude - Loves photography - it eases his anxiety, parents divorcing
2. Florence - Dancer (for now), has nystagmus - degenerative eye disease, causes balance issues

Both are attending the Harbor Arts Camp - Week long Summer Camp.
Sunrise Nights: The last night at camp, after Bonfire, campers are allowed to roam around the city until dawn, then gather at the park at 6am to watch the sunrise. They must check in at 12 am & 3 am.

Three Nights
1. Night One (summer after Sophomore Year). They talk all night. Jude has a girlfriend back home. At the end of the night they decide to not communicate at all throughout the year, but to spend Sunrise Night together again next year.
2. Night Two (summer after Junior Year).Florence has a boyfriend back home. Again, they don’t communicate after leaving camp.
3. Night Three (summer after Senior Year). This is their last summer at HAC. They spend it together again. But what happens after this sunrise? Will they ever see each other again? Do they get their Happily Ever After?

These 2 are witty & snarky - their banter is hilarious. There are Pop Culture references throughout

Clean Rom-Com (some kissing), Some language
Content Warnings: Eye surgery (referenced), Loss of sight, Hospitalization, Divorce, Anxiety, OCD

I admit, I was almost out at around 7% of the book. I've never read a novel partly in verse and I was not into it.

But my absolute respect for Jeff Zentner kept me going....and I am so glad I did. I loved it.

I even got used to the verse chapters, and they were beautiful and I can see why they chose this format.

I love that it takes place in my home state, not going to lie; Michigan deserves all the cool representation. The story reminded me just slightly of A Lot Like Love, the movie, in that there were such major gaps of time between meet-ups of the main characters. I thought it brought a unique perspective.

Jude and Florence both had a great sense of wit and humor which I deeply appreciate. I loved their story and only slightly wish that I got something, ANYthing, of their next adventure after the novel ends...but I know that the magic of storytelling lies mostly with the readers' imaginations. So I'm still happy with it.

Such a sweet read! The dialogue between Florence and Jude in this book is funny, kind of strange at times, sweet and exactly how you can imagine a conversation going between teenagers. Love the story and will definitely purchase it for our library. It was a great collaboration between the authors. Anything that Jeff Zentner is part of turns out incredible. Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Jude and Florence are two artistic souls searching for connection. When they meet the final night at Harbro Arts camp- known as Sunrise Night- they have instant chemistry leading them to spend the entire night talking, but it can't go further because Jude has a girlfriend. After a year of silence, they meet again the following year to see if the connection holds, but this time it's Florence's boyfriend that prevents a romantic relationship. When the two meet their final Sunrise Night before college, each wonders if it will be the one that changes everything.

Zentner's story took me back to my teen years when I watched the movie Before Sunrise (referenced in this novel) and wanted the two characters on screen to realize they were perfect for one another. Jude and Florence resonated in the same way, and their delightful, witty banter made me keep reading long into the time when I should have been sleeping.

Cute Jeff Zentner book written in verse. Very different from his usual. Give to readers who like romance and missed chances.

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.