The Summer of Chasing Mermaids
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- $79.00
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- $79.00
Descripción de editorial
Elyse d’Abreau was destined for stardom… until a boating accident took everything from her. Now, the world’s most beautiful Soca singer can’t sing. She can’t even speak.
Christian Kane is a notorious playboy—insolent, arrogant, and completely charming. He’s also the first person since the accident who doesn’t treat Elyse like a glass statue.
When a high-stakes regatta brings them together in the quaint seaside town of Atargatis Cove, Oregon, it’s not long before Elyse is swept up in Christian’s seductive tide. But when it comes to love, can the girl without a voice open her heart to the boy best known for breaking them?
WHAT READERS ARE SAYING:
"...this fun romance develops into a truly thoughtful and inspiring read... excellent for fans of Sarah Dessen and John Green." (Children's Literature)
"A sweet summer romance [that] sings with mermaid lore and characters you wish you could spend your summer with. This look at finding your voice is the perfect poolside read." (Justine Magazine)
"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)
"Lyrical and authentic... Ockler's breezy, seaside romance offers a modern spin on the classic tale of 'The Little Mermaid.'" (School Library Journal)
"With parallels to 'The Little Mermaid,' this moving contemporary novel is a must-have for any trip to the beach." (Bookish)
"...another fantastic summer story by Twenty Boy Summer's Sarah Ockler... The Summer of Chasing Mermaids will totally capture your summer spirit..." (Bustle)
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
In an imaginative but mixed retelling of The Little Mermaid, Elyse moves from her idyllic home on the island of Tobago to the stormy Oregon coast after an accident stripped the aspiring singer of her voice, severing her from her twin sister and singing partner. There, she meets handsome ladies man Christian and begins working with him to repair his boat for the annual Pirate Regatta. Christian must win the race to stop his father from selling their summer home to developers with plans for commercializing the cove. Ockler s (#scandal) poetic writing captivates from the outset ( My first breath outside my mother s body was salt water; the Caribbean Sea lay claim to my soul the moment it took hers ), and Elyse s backstory including the mystery of exactly how she lost her voice is inventive and well-drawn. But while steamy scenes between Elyse and Christian are enticing, some of the other plot lines feel contrived, from the bet over the boat race to a thread about Christian s younger brother s desire to march in a mermaid parade reserved for female participants. Ages 14 up.
