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The Summer Prince

Alaya Dawn Johnson
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The Summer Prince

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2013

Book Brief

Alaya Dawn Johnson

The Summer Prince

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2013
Book Details
Pages

304

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Palmares Tres • Distant Future

Topic
Publication Year

2013

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

780L

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Super Short Summary

The Summer Prince by Alaya Dawn Johnson is set in a future Brazil and follows seventeen-year-old June Costa, an artist, and her best friend Gil as they navigate life in Palmares Tres, a matriarchal society that sacrifices its kings. When June falls in love with Enki, the doomed Summer King, they rebel against the corrupt government, aiming to change their society's violent traditions.

Mysterious

Emotional

Romantic

Contemplative

Dark

Reviews & Readership

3.9

4,880 ratings

57%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

19%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Alaya Dawn Johnson's The Summer Prince captivates with its vibrant, futuristic setting and complex characters. The exploration of societal structures and environmental themes receives high praise. Some readers find the pacing uneven and the romantic elements underdeveloped. Overall, it’s a thought-provoking and engaging read with minor flaws.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Summer Prince?

Readers who would enjoy The Summer Prince by Alaya Dawn Johnson typically appreciate dystopian young adult fiction with rich world-building, themes of art and rebellion, and complex characters. Fans of The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins and Divergent by Veronica Roth will find this book compelling.

3.9

4,880 ratings

57%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

19%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

304

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Palmares Tres • Distant Future

Topic
Publication Year

2013

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

780L

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