Summer in the City of Roses by Michelle Ruiz Keil

Summer in the City of Roses

Michelle Ruiz Keil

336 pages first pub 2021 (editions) user-added

fiction magical realism young adult emotional reflective medium-paced
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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.

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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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Community Reviews

3.71
based on 209 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

14% of readers chose fast
68% of readers chose medium
18% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

4% of readers chose Plot
36% of readers chose A mix
59% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

86% of readers chose Yes
13% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

Loveable characters?

77% of readers chose Yes
15% of readers chose Complicated
6% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

100% of readers chose Yes
Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus?

52% of readers chose Yes
33% of readers chose Complicated
14% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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