In "Primal Animals" by Julia Lynn Rubin, the story unfolds as a group of young people embarks on a transformative journey at a summer camp that promises freedom and self-discovery. As they navigate the complexities of friendship, identity, and desire, the campers confront their inner demons and societal expectations. The novel delves into themes of loyalty and the search for belonging against a backdrop of raw wilderness, where primal instincts emerge and bonds are tested. With vibrant characters and a gripping narrative, Rubin captures the intensity of adolescence and the struggle to find one’s true self. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book has been graded for interest at 14 years.

There are 304 pages in this book.

It is a novel.

This book was published in 2022 by St Martin's Press .

Julia Lynn Rubin lives the writer's life in Brooklyn, where she has recently finished an MFA in Writing for Children & Young Adults at The New School. She received her BA in Anthropology & Film Studies from the University of Pittsburgh. She has been writing books, poems, and stories since first grade, and loves reading about everything from film analysis to psychology. Her short stories have appeared in publications such as the North American Review, Sierra Nevada Review, and The Lascaux Review, and she has written for a variety of online publications, including The Content Strategist, Wetpaint Entertainment and AllDay. com.