Book Summary:

In the quiet, sun-soaked town of Tisun, Texas, 15-year-old Chlo E. dreams of adventure but has never seen the world beyond her small town—or the ocean she’s always been drawn to. Life in Tisun is predictable, and that’s how Chlo E. likes it. With her best friend Tally by her side and her quirky, wise grandmother filling her days with stories and warmth, things feel steady, safe, and normal. But as her 16th birthday approaches, everything is about to change.

Chlo E. learns that her family is anything but ordinary. On her 16th birthday, she’ll inherit a special gift—one that could alter her life forever. Her grandmother knows the truth about this power, as does Qwex, a trusted family friend who always seems to know more than he lets on. But there’s a catch: no one else, not even Tally, can know about her gift, no matter how much it weighs on her heart.

As Chlo E. uncovers more about her family’s hidden past, she’s thrust into a world of unseen forces, long-kept secrets, and choices that could change her destiny. Balancing her ordinary life in Tisun with the growing power inside her becomes harder by the day. And when she discovers a connection to the ocean she’s never visited, she begins to realize that her gift is tied to something far bigger than she could have ever imagined.

With loyalty, friendship, and courage on the line, Chlo E. must navigate the fine line between the life she’s known and the extraordinary one awaiting her—before time runs out. Will she be brave enough to embrace her destiny, or will the weight of secrets tear her world apart?

A coming-of-age story about friendship, family, and the courage to face the unknown.