Summer in the City of Roses - by Michelle Ruiz Keil

Summer in the City of Roses is a captivating tale of two siblings, Iph and Orr, who find themselves torn apart by circumstances beyond their control.

Set in 1990s Portland, this magical realist novel follows the journey of these two young individuals as they navigate through a world filled with music, romance, and sex-work activism.

With the help of George, a queer Robin Hood, Iph sets out to find her missing brother, Orr, who has escaped wilderness boot camp and is now living with an all-girl punk band called The Furies.

Through their respective new spaces, they must learn to navigate their growing up and find each other before a fantastical transformation fractures their family forever.

With its unique blend of mythology and realism, Summer in the City of Roses is a dazzling tale that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end.

Don't miss out on this unforgettable journey of love, loss, and transformation.