Mixed in the Key of Emo
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It's the summer of 2007 and there is something in the air in Chicago.
Ian Gallagher, the straight-laced son of billionaire Frank Gallagher, plans on using his summer to study and prepare to apply to West Point. Confident about his plans for the future, Ian works hard but seldom plays. The rich guys at his prep school do little more than bore him. He has drive and determination; but he’s lonely without a boyfriend—someone to love.
Enter skater boy Mickey Milkovich, emo hot son of South Side terror Terry Milkovich. Recently out of juvie, Mickey spends his days forced to deal drugs at the skatepark he loves. Feeling fucked for life, Mickey does whatever he needs to do to keep his abusive dad off his back and his younger sister safe. Mickey would like to have someone to love, but he doesn’t believe he is worth anyone's time.
Two worlds that should never intersect. But when Ian’s younger brother needs a chaperone to go to the skatepark, these two worlds collide.
It's a summer where Mickey and Ian learn things about themselves, each other, and what it means to be in love.
LISTEN TO THE PLAYLISTS HERE
Full Playlist (AKA the chapter titles): here
Ian's Mixtape made by Mickey: here
The Roadtrip Mix: here
