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
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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 ha...

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Community Reviews Summary of 155 reviews

Moods

emotional 80%
adventurous 64%
reflective 64%
mysterious 53%
hopeful 35%
sad 24%
challenging 20%
dark 20%
inspiring 13%
tense 13%
funny 6%
lighthearted 6%
informative 4%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 68%
slow 19%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 15%

Average rating

3.73

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