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Lädt ... The Summer of Bitter and Sweet (2022)von Jen Ferguson
   Keine Keine aktuelle Diskussion zu diesem Buch.  BackstoryBooks | Apr 1, 2024 |   I want to start off with saying I really enjoyed this book and when I started reading it I had no idea what I was getting into, it was sort of a mystery to me. Even though this is a summer read and described as "summer ace/demi-rep romance" it does deal with some pretty heavy stuff. I have included a TW at the bottom of this review. The story centers around Lou, her family, some friends, and their family owned ice cream business. We definitely see lots of growth from Lou who constantly questions herself about her past actions that hurt not only herself, but also family and friends. She does have to deal with a lot, she had problems with her self identity and what it brings when she fully embraces her Metis heritage. She is also picking up the pieces from her previous lies but also trying to hide bad situations to help "save" her mom from having to deal with her ex (Lou's abusive father). I felt the story delt well how Lou had to manage all these situations as well as figuring herself & her sexuality out. This is definetly not your typical summer romance read, it isn't all sunshine and rainbows, but it is a great read and it does feature awesome information about ice cream in the heading of each chapter and throughout the book! There was a lot of allusions to fire and how it is both comforting but can also be very destructive. It stemed very much from Lou's anger from injustice that she had experienced and lies that were built. It was interesting to see where it came from and how she started to control and heal from it. A must read book for the summer ☀️! TW: Mentions of sexual harassment, violence, racism, self harm, alcohol abuse, arson, hate crimes, and discussions about mental health/sexuality. Thank you to HCC Frenzy for the arc in exchange for an honest review (  ) Kristyn44 | Jun 20, 2022 | rgruberexcel | Jun 13, 2022 | Zeige 3 von 3 keine Rezensionen | Rezension hinzufügen
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HTML: 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 still live alongside the bitterest truth. A William C. Morris Award Honor Book and a Stonewall Award Honor Book! Lou has enough confusion in front of her this summer. She'll be working in her family's ice-cream shack with her newly ex-boyfriend??whose kisses never made her feel desire, only discomfort??and her former best friend, King, who is back in their Canadian prairie town after disappearing three years ago without a word. But when she gets a letter from her biological father??a man she hoped would stay behind bars for the rest of his life??Lou immediately knows that she cannot meet him, no matter how much he insists. While King's friendship makes Lou feel safer and warmer than she would have thought possible, when her family's business comes under threat, she soon realizes that she can't ignore her father forever. The Heartdrum imprint centers a wide range of intertribal voices, visions, and stories while welcoming all young readers, with an emphasis on the present and future of Indian Country and on the strength of young Native heroes. In partnership with We Need Di Keine Bibliotheksbeschreibungen gefunden. |
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 Google Books — Lädt ...GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)813.6Literature English (North America) American fiction 21st CenturyKlassifikation der Library of Congress [LCC] (USA)BewertungDurchschnitt: (4.3)
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ice cream shack. However, a series of unexpected events, including that her mother's rapist—Lou's biological
father—is now free, forces the teen to reckon with her identity and sexuality in Ferguson's searing and moving
debut.