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The Summer Prince by Alaya Dawn Johnson6/11/2023 ![]() Because like all Summer Kings before him, Enki is destined to die. And June will fall deeply, unfortunately in love with Enki. They will add fuel to a growing rebellion against the government’s strict limits on new tech. Together, June and Enki will stage explosive, dramatic projects that Palmares Três will never forget. ![]() But June sees more to Enki than amber eyes and a lethal samba. The whole city falls in love with him (including June’s best friend, Gil). But her dreams of fame become something more when she meets Enki, the bold new Summer King. In the midst of this vibrant metropolis, June Costa creates art that’s sure to make her legendary. The lush city of Palmares Três shimmers with tech and tradition, with screaming gossip casters and practiced politicians. ![]() ![]() PROS: Superb world-building complex characters deep themesĬONS: Plot pacing / set-up meandering First Actīook Blurb (from goodreads) : A heart-stopping story of love, death, technology, and art set amid the tropics of a futuristic Brazil. ![]() Get reading!ĭisclaimer: Received an e-ARC from publisher through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This is a review a long time in coming, but it's one that had to be done because I think this book is surprising in how complex and ambitious it is - and how well it pulls it off! Lucky for you, it's been out since the beginning of March. ![]()
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