The Summer of Bitter and Sweet by Jen Ferguson

The Summer of Bitter and Sweet

Jen Ferguson

384 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ young adult emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

In this complex and emotionally resonant novel about a Métis girl living on the Canadian prairies, debut author Jen Ferguson serves up a powerful story about rage, secrets, and all the spectrums that make up a person—and the sweetness that can sti...

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Community Reviews Summary of 159 reviews

Moods

emotional 91%
reflective 65%
challenging 52%
hopeful 44%
tense 38%
dark 28%
inspiring 23%
sad 23%
informative 16%
funny 13%
mysterious 10%
adventurous 5%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 85%
slow 10%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 54% | A mix: 45%

Strong character development?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.21

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