Meredith (Mer) told a lie, something so bad that she’s damaged or destroyed every relationship she has and abandoned her dream of professional windsurfing because the ocean betrayed her. Only her lifelong best friend and 1st love Ben, who has always had her back, chooses to forgive her despite being hurt worse than anyone else. When her parents think she’s going to her job every night, she’s actually meeting him at their spot on the beach and working to rebuild their relationship. One night, sexy Texas boy Wyatt washes up on shore after getting lost kayaking, and, in his brash and flirty way, worms his way into her life and perhaps her heart. The emotional turmoil of this love triangle confuses Mer: does she continue living this half-life with Ben where she can only visit him at night and keep it a secret from both families or does she choose Wyatt who doesn’t know her past and brings excitement and color into her life after so many months of heartache?
This YA novel grips you from the first page and doesn’t let go. The secret Mer is keeping causes so much pain and suffering for everyone she loves. What has happened to make her afraid of the ocean that was her life before the lie? The range of emotions this damaged and self-destructive young woman elicits makes us waver between wanting to hug her and hate her. She is torn between two amazing, loyal and protective young men, but risks losing them both. When you think you finally have everything figured out, Fleet throws us into a maelstrom, tossing us around until we don’t know which way is up and ultimately leaving us in tears. Powerful and unforgettable! Highly recommended for libraries serving teens.
I received a complimentary ARC of this book from Page Street Publishing through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Opinions expressed are completely my own.
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