The Summer of Bitter and Sweet by Jen Ferguson

The Summer of Bitter and Sweet

Jen Ferguson

574 pages • first pub 2022 (editions) user-added

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 266 reviews

Moods

emotional 90%
reflective 64%
challenging 46%
hopeful 44%
tense 34%
dark 29%
sad 26%
inspiring 24%
informative 18%
funny 10%
mysterious 9%
adventurous 4%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 78%
slow 11%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 51% | A mix: 48%

Strong character development?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.18

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