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Description
Told in free verse, sixteen-year-old Amber hopes to spend one perfect day alone at the beach before her world is turned upside down when she meets and feels a strong connection to Cade, who is looking for his own escape, for a very different reason.
Quick Summary
Written in beautiful free verse that flows like ocean waves, this story follows sixteen-year-old Amber to a secluded beach where she's searching for one perfect day of peace before everything changes. Readers will instantly connect with Amber and Cade as their meeting feels like fate, and The Mystery of the Spy's Diary behind why Cade is at the beach keeps pages turning until the emotional reveal. If your kid loved the raw emotion and unique storytelling of "Eleanor & Park" or the heart-wrenching romance of "The Fault in Our Stars," they'll be completely absorbed by this book. Perfect for teens in grades 9-12, this quick read at just over 20,000 words captures the intense feelings of young adulthood with honesty and heart.