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)

fiction magical realism young adult emotional reflective medium-paced

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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Community Reviews Summary of 105 reviews

Moods

emotional 76%
adventurous 67%
reflective 64%
mysterious 52%
hopeful 38%
challenging 23%
dark 20%
sad 20%
inspiring 17%
tense 14%
funny 5%
informative 5%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 65%
slow 20%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 55% | A mix: 41% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 15%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 13%

Average rating

3.7

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