Overview
From the bestselling author of Twenty Boy Summer, a talented singer loses her ability to speak after a tragic accident, leading her to a postcard-perfect seaside town to find romance. The youngest of six talented sisters, Elyse d'Abreau was destined for stardom--until a boating accident took everything from her. Now, the most beautiful singer in Tobago can't sing. She can't even speak. Seeking quiet solitude, Elyse accepts a friend's invitation to Atargatis Cove. Named for the mythical first mermaid, the Oregon seaside town is everything Elyse's home in the Caribbean isn't: an ocean too cold for swimming, parties too tame for singing, and people too polite to pry--except for one. Christian Kane is a notorious playboy--insolent, arrogant, and completely charming. He's also the only person in Atargatis Cove who doesn't treat Elyse like a glass statue. He challenges her to express herself, and he admires the way she treats his younger brother, Sebastian, who believes Elyse is the legendary mermaid come to life. When Christian needs a first mate for the Cove's high-stakes Pirate Regatta, Elyse reluctantly stows her fear of the sea and climbs aboard. The ocean isn't the only thing making waves, though--swept up in Christian's seductive tide and entranced by the Cove's charms, Elyse begins to wonder if a life of solitude isn't what she needs. But changing course again means facing her past. It means finding her inner voice. And scariest of all, it means opening her heart to a boy who's best known for breaking them...
Full Product Details
Author: Sarah Ockler
Publisher: Simon Pulse
Imprint: Simon Pulse
Dimensions:
Width: 15.50cm
, Height: 3.60cm
, Length: 21.30cm
Weight: 0.454kg
ISBN: 9781481401272
ISBN 10: 1481401270
Pages: 416
Publication Date: 02 June 2015
Recommended Age: From 13 to 17 years
Audience:
Young adult
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Teenage / Young adult
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
Elyse's journey and struggles to assimilate her disability--portrayed with compassion and insight--are compelling and original. A beach read with depth that will keep readers engaged.-- Kirkus Reviews Ockler dives beneath the surface in writing about her characters' emotions and family relationships, and writes sensuously about love and desire. This is a good choice for older teens looking for a well-written romance.-- VOYA Magazine Ockler's poetic writing captivates from the outset, and Elyse's backstory--including the mystery of exactly how she lost her voice--is inventive and well-drawn.--Publishers Weekly May 25, 2015 The successful formula of summer romance while overcoming personal hardship makes this a good choice for summer vacations and any other time one needs easy comfort-food reading.-- Booklist
Ockler's poetic writing captivates from the outset, and Elyse's backstory--including the mystery of exactly how she lost her voice--is inventive and well-drawn. --Publishers Weekly May 25, 2015
Author Information
Sarah Ockler is the bestselling author of #scandal, The Book of Broken Hearts, Bittersweet, Fixing Delilah, and Twenty Boy Summer. Her books have received numerous accolades, including ALA's Best Fiction for Young Adults, Girls' Life Top 100 Must Reads, Indie Next List, and nominations for YALSA Teens' Top Ten, and NPR's Top 100 Teen Books. She lives in Washington with her husband, Alex. Visit her at SarahOckler.com and find her on Twitter and Facebook.
