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336 pages • first pub 2021 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: 9781641291729
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Soho Teen
Publication date: 06 July 2021
Summer in the City of Roses by Michelle Ruiz Keil is a captivating read for young adult readers who crave stories about family, identity, and self-discovery, particularly those who are drawn to magical realism, punk culture, and the vibrant city of Portland, and are looking for a narrative that explores the complexities of growing up and finding one's place in the world.
Description
Inspired by the Greek myth of Iphigenia and the Grimm fairy tale Brother and Sister, Michelle Ruiz Keil's second novel follows two siblings torn apart and struggling to find each other in early '90s Portland. All her life, seventeen-year-old Iph ...
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Moods
emotional: 81%
adventurous: 65%
reflective: 65%
mysterious: 53%
hopeful: 34%
sad: 26%
challenging: 20%
dark: 20%
tense: 14%
inspiring: 12%
funny: 6%
lighthearted: 6%
informative: 4%
relaxing: 2%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Kidnapping, Addiction, TransphobiaModerate
Child abuse, Drug use, HomophobiaMinor
Animal cruelty, Medical content, Grief336 pages • first pub 2021 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: 9781641291729
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Soho Teen
Publication date: 06 July 2021
Summer in the City of Roses by Michelle Ruiz Keil is a captivating read for young adult readers who crave stories about family, identity, and self-discovery, particularly those who are drawn to magical realism, punk culture, and the vibrant city of Portland, and are looking for a narrative that explores the complexities of growing up and finding one's place in the world.
Description
Inspired by the Greek myth of Iphigenia and the Grimm fairy tale Brother and Sister, Michelle Ruiz Keil's second novel follows two siblings torn apart and struggling to find each other in early '90s Portland. All her life, seventeen-year-old Iph ...
Community Reviews
Moods
emotional: 81%
adventurous: 65%
reflective: 65%
mysterious: 53%
hopeful: 34%
sad: 26%
challenging: 20%
dark: 20%
tense: 14%
inspiring: 12%
funny: 6%
lighthearted: 6%
informative: 4%
relaxing: 2%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Kidnapping, Addiction, TransphobiaModerate
Child abuse, Drug use, HomophobiaMinor
Animal cruelty, Medical content, Grief