The Summer of Bitter and Sweet by Jen Ferguson

The Summer of Bitter and Sweet

Jen Ferguson

384 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ young adult emotional reflective medium-paced
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In this complex and emotionally resonant novel about a Métis girl living on the Canadian prairies, debut author Jen Ferguson serves up a powerful story about rage, secrets, and all the spectrums that make up a person—and the sweetness that can sti...

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Community Reviews Summary of 419 reviews

Moods

emotional 89%
reflective 58%
hopeful 46%
challenging 43%
tense 34%
dark 29%
inspiring 26%
sad 26%
informative 16%
funny 11%
mysterious 9%
adventurous 4%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 75%
slow 13%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 54% | A mix: 43% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 99%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 12%

Average rating

4.14

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