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"It's the rarest author who can pull off laugh-out-loud hilarious, profound, and breathlessly romantic, all in the most sparkling prose. That shortlist includes Rainbow Rowell, Nicola Yoon, and now, Carlie Sorosiak."--Jeff Zentner, Morris Award-winning author of The Serpent King and Goodbye Days

Last June, the summer camp Quinn's family owns in Winship, Maine, was still a magical place. A place where wild blueberries grew no matter the season, a legendary sea monster lurked in the waters, and Quinn fell in love with her best friend, Dylan. Then the accident happened.

Now it's winter, the magic has drained from Quinn's life, and she knows it's her fault. But the new boy in town, Alexander, doesn't see her as the monster she believes herself to be. As Quinn lets herself open up again, she begins to understand the truth about love, loss, and monsters--real and imagined.

Perfect for fans of Morgan Matson, Jenny Han, and Jandy Nelson, this wondrous novel was proclaimed "a striking examination of love--of friends, of family, of self--as well as of grief" by ALA Booklist in a starred review.

She lost her first love and believes she's to blame. Can a new beginning mend a broken heart?

Grief and Healing: Overwhelmed by guilt after a tragic accident, Quinn must navigate a winter of loss and find a way to forgive herself before she can move forward.
A Touch of Magical Realism: In a summer camp where wild blueberries grow year-round and a sea monster is rumored to swim in the cove, not everything is as it seems.
Best Friends to Lovers: A heartfelt look back at the summer Quinn fell for her best friend, Dylan, a beautiful love story cut short by tragedy.
New Boy in Town: Alexander is the one person who doesn't see Quinn as the monster she believes herself to be. But letting him in means facing the past she's desperate to forget.