Wild Blue Wonder by Carlie Sorosiak

Wild Blue Wonder by Carlie Sorosiak

"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.

One summer changed everything. Now one winter might be the only chance to put the pieces back together.

• Second Chance at Love: She is convinced she's a monster for what happened. The new boy in town, Alexander, is the only one who sees the girl underneath.
• A Heartbreaking Past: Told in dual timelines, watch Quinn fall for her best friend, Dylan, during one magical summer--and see the tragic accident that shattered everything.
• Healing From Guilt: A powerful coming of age journey about finding a way to forgive yourself when you feel responsible for the unthinkable.
• Atmospheric Maine Setting: Welcome to The Hundreds, a summer camp in Winship, Maine, where blueberries grow out of season and a legendary sea monster might be real.

Carlie Sorosiak is the author of If Birds Fly Back and Wild Blue Yonder. She grew up in North Carolina and holds two master's degrees: one in English from Oxford University and another in creative writing and publishing from City University London. Her life goals include traveling to all seven continents and fostering many polydactyl cats. She currently splits her time between the United States and the United Kingdom, hoping to gain an accent like Madonna's. Visit her online at www.carliesorosiak.com.