Overview

Shortlisted for the Fogarty Literary Award and the Children's Book Council of Australia Older Readers Book of the Year, this is a confronting and compelling read from the very first chapter. Both grappling with grief and loss, Briony and Ren are brought together in their hometown, where Ren has returned to care for his dying father and Briony remains hopeful of finding her missing sister, Sarah. Meanwhile, Sarah and her best friend Aria are hopelessly trapped on a remote island off the coast, and nobody has a clue where they have gone.

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Reviews

'An engrossing story brilliantly told.' Sisters in Crime Australia 'Filled with moments of hope, healing, and the powerful reminder that change can start with the smallest act of kindness.' Beauty and Lace 'This tightly written, atmospheric novel captures the depths of human emotion.' Judges' report, The Fogarty Literary Award 'Cleverly weaving together two storylines, author Karleah Olson masterfully explores Ren and Briony's present, while also capturing the story of missing sister Sarah and her best friend Aria ... a brooding and intense read.' Notables report, CBCA Western Australian Premier's Book Awards Young Adult Book of the Year (Shortlisted 2025) CBCA Book of Year Award - Older Readers (Shortlisted 2025) Fogarty Literary Award (Shortlisted 2023)

Author Information

Karleah Olson is a Perth-based writer and an avid reader. She has spent the last few years as a PhD candidate at Edith Cowan University, where she is studying Australian Coastal Gothic Literature. Her debut novel A Wreck of Seabirds was shortlisted for the 2023 Fogarty Literary Award.

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