Briana’s Books
SUMMER ADRIFT
Eleven-year-old Summer O’Lally doesn’t belong—at least not on land. Awkward and shy, she stumbles through life, tripping over both her feet and her words. But beneath the waves surrounding her island home, she becomes swift and strong, just like the mythical selkies from her father’s stories. Summer belongs to the sea, with its crashing swells and swirling tides—and its seals, always watching through deep weeping eyes.
But then one day, a girl in a camouflage jacket and combat boots changes her world forever. Summer can't help but feel drawn to Casey Johnson, the fearless girl from the mainland. Casey sweeps Summer up like a sun-warmed wave and the two become inseparable. Until Summer uncovers a secret from her past, a magical secret that may hold the key to her true self, as well as the reason behind her mother's disappearance so many years ago.
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SUMMER ADRIFT is a middle grade light fantasy, featuring a subtle f/f romance and a twist on selkie mythology. With its queer characters and ocean setting, this novel is perfect for fans of the film Song of the Sea and Kacen Callender’s Hurricane Child.
Status: In submission!
For rights inquiries, please contact my literary agent: Maeve MacLysaght at Copps Literary Services