Summer in the City of Roses - by Michelle Ruiz Keil (Paperback)

"Summer in the City of Roses" is a captivating tale of two siblings, Iphigenia and Orestes, who embark on a journey to find each other in 1990s Portland, Oregon.

With elements of myth, fairy tale, and magical realism, this novel weaves a story of love, identity, and transformation. Iphigenia, aided by George, a modern-day Robin Hood, seeks her sensitive brother Orr while he is residing with The Furies, an all-girl punk band.

As the two siblings navigate their respective new spaces of music, romance, and sex-work activism, they must confront the fantastical transformation that threatens to fracture their family forever. With a tone that shifts from dense to enchanting, "Summer in the City of Roses" is a dazzling tale about the pain and beauty of growing up.

Through magical realism, myth, and punk rock, Michelle Ruiz Keil crafts an absolute stunner of a novel that will draw you in and transform you into a more alive and creative version of yourself. Don't miss out on this imaginative and empathetic tale that speaks to the challenges and joys of growing up.

"Summer in the City of Roses" is a must-read for YA and adult readers alike, with its lush and poetic writing, street-level punk magic, and captivating story that will leave you spellbound.