age 14+ Sweet but overly quirky mix of magic, mystery, heavy themes. Parents need to know that Summer of Salt is a coming-of-age story that blends magical realism, mystery, and romance. It's told from the perspective of 17-year-old Georgina, who struggles with living up to her family's magical legacy and the anxiety of leaving home -- not to mention dealing with the ups and downs of being one of the only out lesbians on the tiny island where she's lived her whole life.