Crest agrees to help Sean make his ex jealous and win him back. In Los Angeles with a human body and a new name, Crest meets Sean, a human lifeguard whose boyfriend has recently dumped him. They’ve polluted the planet so much that there’s a floating island of trash that’s literally the size of a country. Crest is eager to get their Journey over and done with. The rules are simple: Help a human within one moon cycle and return to Pacifica to become an Elder-or fail and remain stuck on land forever. Perfect for fans of Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas and Deep Blue by Jennifer Donnelly.Ĭrest is not excited to be on their Journey: the month-long sojourn on land all teen merfolk must undergo. And who knows, you may just become part of their world after all.įrom Jason June, author of the breakout teen debut novel Jay’s Gay Agenda, comes Out of the Blue, a stand-alone dual POV queer rom-com that asks if love is enough to change everything you’ve grown up believing. So whether you’re chilling by the pool or the ocean, we’re sure these books about mermaids will become some of your favorites this summer.

They’ve always been a favorite, so magical and relatable-raise your fin hand if you’re also fascinated by the world around you, have been hit by the wanderlust bug, and have maybe fantasized about casting your own undersea magic. We think mermaids are the perfect answers. But before diving into the water, we know what you’re thinking: How am I supposed to pick just one book to pack with me?! The perfect time to head to the beach-or lake, or pool-and unwind with some lemonade and the cutest floatie you cna find.

Sarah tolcser