About This Book
Reach for this book when your teenager is struggling with the heavy mantle of family responsibility or feeling trapped by a legacy they never chose. It is a profound exploration of how siblings navigate grief differently: one through obsession and revenge, another through a desperate search for normalcy, and the younger ones through a loss of childhood. While the setting is a high-stakes fantasy world of sea monsters and salt, the emotional core is deeply grounded in the reality of losing parents and the burden of keeping a family together. As Indi tries to protect his younger siblings from their eldest sister's dangerous quest, parents will find a nuanced look at the transition from child to caretaker. The story addresses the guilt of wanting your own life when your family is in crisis. Due to themes of peril, grief, and survival, it is most appropriate for mature teens aged 14 and up who appreciate character driven stories that don't offer easy answers.
