![]() ![]() ![]() Her grandchildren just smile and nod and say, “Oh, I'm glad you're not lonely.” Granted, maybe kids are more mature these days, but the fact that neither child was like, “But what about Grandpa?” or “How could you keep such a secret from us?” just didn't feel realistic. For example, early on in the book it is revealed that the grandmother is in a committed relationship with a younger woman. Trouble is, there's so much being thrown at the reader that not everything is explored adequately. Even human trafficking makes a sort of appearance. This book throws a lot of teen issues into the narrative: dealing with loss after a loved one disappears, bulimia/eating disorders, same-sex relationships, and the usual range of coming of age angst and first relationship drama. But Mara, insatiably curious about the human world and attracted to Noah, just can't stay away. Five years ago,a member of the pod disappeared, and ever since their leader has insisted the selkies stay away from humans. She's not the only one, either she lives with her pod in the ocean surrounding the islands. But Mara's not just any teenager – she is a selkie, a seal that can transform into a human by removing her skin. Soon, Noah befriends one of the locals, a pretty dark-haired girl named Mara. He and his sister, Lo, move in with their grandmother for the summer. When Noah scores an internship at the Marine Science Research Center, he is thrilled. ![]()
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