Summer in the City of Roses

Set in early ’90s Portland, Michelle Ruiz Keil’s novel follows 17-year-old Iph and her 15-year-old brother Orr as they navigate separation and a quest to reunite amidst a backdrop of music, activism, and fantastical elements. Inspired by myth and fairy tales, their story explores the challenges of growing up and the importance of family bonds in a vibrant, magical city.