Gr 9 Up-Summer Barnes has moved to Paris to be near her mother and repeat her senior year of high school. "synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title. With an ending that'll surprise even the most seasoned reader, Ann Jacobus' Romancing the Dark in the City of Light is an unputdownable and utterly compelling novel. When Summer's behavior manages 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.
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