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Amanda Sun
Meet Amanda Sun, author of the compelling novel Strangers Among Us. She's known for creating stories that explore complex characters facing extraordinary circumstances.
Rise
Synopsis
Rise is a companion novella to Amanda Sun's Paper Gods trilogy, set between Rain and Storm. It weaves together two parallel love stories separated by a thousand years. In ancient Japan, Izanami and Izanagi, among the first gods who shaped the world from ink and imagination, face a moment of pride that threatens to tear them apart. In the present day, longtime friends Yuki Watabe and Tanaka Ichirou struggle to navigate deepening feelings without losing the friendship between them. The novella traces the echoes between the mythic and modern romances as both couples confront the risk of losing what they already have.
Genres
Characters
IskaProtagonist
Yuki WatabeProtagonist
Modern-day young woman whose friendship with Tanaka begins turning into something more.
Tanaka IchirouProtagonist
Yuki's lifelong friend, navigating the shift from friendship to love.
Aliceliese Lou Nebulis IXSupporting
IzanamiSupporting
One of the first gods of Japan, who shaped the world alongside Izanagi.
Frequently asked questions
Where does Rise fit in the Paper Gods reading order?
Rise is a companion novella that takes place between Rain (book 2) and Storm (book 3) in Amanda Sun's Paper Gods trilogy. It's best read after Rain.