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The Summer Prince by Alaya Dawn Johnson

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In The Summer Prince, did you enjoy ...

... vivid worldbuilding and culture-driven cities?

Shadowshaper by Daniel José Older

If you were swept away by the lush, futuristic city of Palmares Três and its rich blend of Brazilian culture in The Summer Prince, you'll love how Shadowshaper brings Brooklyn to life through music, murals, and magic. Sierra Santiago’s journey is steeped in community history and Afro-Latinx folklore, immersing you in a vibrant, lovingly detailed urban world where art and ancestry shape every corner.

... diverse, queer, and non-Western protagonists?

Want by Cindy Pon

If you appreciated the diverse cast and queer representation in The Summer Prince, especially June's relationships and how different identities shape the story, Want will resonate with you. Set in a near-future Taipei, it follows Jason Zhou and his friends as they fight against environmental injustice, all while weaving in complex friendships and romance across cultures and orientations.

... powerful female characters overcoming oppression?

The Gilded Ones by Namina Forna

If you were drawn to June’s artistic vision and fierce determination in The Summer Prince, you’ll be captivated by Deka, who challenges a brutal system that fears and oppresses women. The Gilded Ones delivers a protagonist whose strength and growth echo June’s, as she discovers her power and shapes her own destiny in a society that seeks to control her.

... social change and rebellion against dystopian systems?

A Door Into Ocean by Joan Slonczewski

If you were hooked by the political maneuvering and rebellion in Palmares Três, with June, Gil, and Enki challenging the city’s rigid hierarchy, A Door Into Ocean offers a fascinating look at pacifist revolution on a water-covered planet. The all-female Sharers defy colonial oppression with intelligence and subversion, making for a gripping exploration of resistance and social transformation.

... coming-of-age under dire circumstances?

The Grace Year by Kim Liggett

If you were moved by June’s journey from rebellious artist to a young woman forging her own path in a repressive society, The Grace Year is a haunting, emotionally charged coming-of-age tale. Tierney’s fight for survival and selfhood during the harrowing 'grace year' is both harrowing and empowering, echoing the sense of transformation and resistance you loved in The Summer Prince.

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