I felt like even though most books like this are character-driven, the story was driven not by Summer, but by the mental illness itself. I wasn’t a huge fan of Summer, but I did like the depth of Moony and Kurt. You’ll probably get an inkling about one of them from the very beginning, but the development of the character continually gives subtle hints about who he really is. I won’t say much about it, but by the end, the revelation about one of the boys was so interesting. The title is extremely fitting as there is a huge juxtaposition between giving in to the dark or living in the light. But the way that Ann Jacobus writes made parts of the story seem almost like magical realism. This book is definitely one of the darkest contemporaries that I’ve read. I’m trying to diversify my reading and tackle reading some tougher topics. It tells the story of depression and suicide through a lense that is completely unique and beautifully written.
Romancing the Dark in the City of Light was like no book I’ve ever read before. Special thanks to Thomas Dunne Books for providing me with a copy of the book for review! With an ending that’ll surprise even the most seasoned reader, Romancing the Dark in the City of Light is an unputdownable and utterly compelling novel. When Summer’s behavior manage to alienate everyone, even Moony, she’s forced to decide if a life so difficult is worth living. But when Summer meets Kurt, a hot, mysterious older man who she just can’t shake, he leads her through the creepy underbelly of the city-and way out of her depth. Moony, a classmate, is recovering against all odds from a serious car accident, and he encourages Summer to embrace life despite how hard it can be to make it through even one day. Summer is convinced that meeting the right guy will solve everything. After being kicked out of four boarding schools, she has to get on the right track or she risks losing her hefty inheritance. Summer Barnes just moved to Paris to repeat her senior year of high school. Haunting and beautifully written, with a sharp and distinctive voice that could belong only to this character, Romancing the Dark in the City of Light is an unforgettable young adult novel.
A troubled teen, living in Paris, is torn between two boys, one of whom encourages her to embrace life, while the other-dark, dangerous, and attractive-urges her to embrace her fatal flaws.
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