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The summer prince
289 pages
A vibrant, fatalistic romance where art and rebellion collide under the shadow of an inevitable tragedy.
What it feels like
Set against the striking backdrop of a futuristic pyramid city, this story pulses with the vibrant, defiant energy of youth and artistic rebellion. The narrative moves at a brisk, urgent pace, driven by a ticking clock and the heavy, fatalistic mood of a doomed romance. As the protagonists push back against the strict confines of an oppressive matriarchal society, the atmosphere grows increasingly tense and bittersweet. The prose is emotionally charged and expressive, perfectly capturing the intoxicating thrill of first love intertwined with the heavy burden of a destined tragedy. It is a deeply earnest and passionate read, tailor-made for young adult audiences who crave star-crossed love stories where creativity becomes the ultimate weapon against a rigid, unyielding world.
- Mood
- fatalistic
- vibrant
- bittersweet
- tense
- Tone
- passionate
- defiant
- earnest
- tragic
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- doomed romance · artistic rebellion · challenging authority · the price of leadership
- The writing
- Vivid and emotionally charged, reflecting the passionate, creative energy of its rebellious protagonists.
- The arc
- Moves from the intoxicating thrill of shared artistic rebellion to the heavy, bittersweet reality of an inevitable, tragic fate.
- Who it's for
- Young adult readers who love star-crossed romances set against vibrant, futuristic dystopias.
Content notes
- impending death
- oppressive government
About the book
In a Brazil of the distant future, June Costa falls in love with Enki, a fellow artist and rebel against the strict limits of the legendary pyramid city of Palmares Três' matriarchal government, knowing that, like all Summer Kings before him, Enki is destined to die.
Description from Open Library.
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