Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | All of Us with Wings | 2019 | Michelle Ruiz Keil | Buy |
| 2 | Summer in the City of Roses | 2021 | Michelle Ruiz Keil | Buy |
Michelle Ruiz Keil’s two published novels are both YA stories grounded in magical realism and set against the backdrop of alternative culture. All of Us with Wings (2019) takes place in post-punk San Francisco and follows a Mexican-American governess who accidentally summons ancient beings. The New York Times called it “a transcendent journey.”
Summer in the City of Roses (2021) moves the setting to Portland, Oregon, and tells another story of young people navigating identity and belonging through encounters with the mythical and unexpected. Both books feature diverse characters and explore themes of family, culture, and self-discovery.