Salt and Sugar
Published: 2022
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"Salt and Sugar" by Rebecca Carvalho is a poignant story that intertwines the lives of two young women from different backgrounds. Set in a world where family expectations and personal desires collide, the protagonist navigates the complexities of love, friendship, and cultural identity. As she grapples with choices that could alter her future, the themes of resilience and self-discovery emerge. The narrative beautifully explores how the sweetness of life can coexist with its challenges, ultimately leading to a journey of empowerment and understanding. Through rich descriptions and relatable characters, Carvalho crafts a tale about finding one’s place in the world. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book has been graded for interest at 12-17 years.
This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2022 by Inkyard Press .