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Dive into the depths of adventure with 'The Girl Who Broke the Sea', a captivating paperback that combines a poignant coming-of-age story with exhilarating YA sci-fi elements. This riveting debut by A. Connors follows Lily, a troubled teen with profound emotional challenges, who finds herself at the remote Deephaven deep-sea mining rig. Kicked out of school for her destructive behavior, Lily's journey to self-acceptance begins in this claustrophobic research station, located three miles beneath the ocean's surface. As the unsettling atmosphere of Deephaven envelops her, Lily discovers that the rig harbors secrets beyond her imagination. When the head scientist mysteriously disappears amid whispers of a groundbreaking discovery, a dangerous force stirs in the depths, calling to Lily and pushing her to confront her fears. Filled with suspense and rich emotion, this atmospheric YA thriller will resonate with fans of Lauren James, Marie Lu, and Marissa Meyer. Join Lily in this terrifying struggle for survival and self-discovery as she navigates the haunting beauty of the underwater world. Ideal for readers seeking young adult novels that blend science fiction with heartwarming stories. Immerse yourself in this enchanting tale today and explore the mysteries beneath the surface.
"An atmospheric, satisfying YA sci-fi thriller" - Guardian "Riveting debut" - Waterstones Lily's emotional problems run deep - three miles deep. After she gets kicked out of school for her destructive behaviour, Lily agrees to an unusual fresh start: going with her mum to live at... Deephaven, an experimental deep-sea mining rig and research station located at the bottom of the ocean. Lily instantly regrets her decision: claustrophobic and isolated, it's hardly her idea of home. Turns out, Deephaven has problems of its own. The head scientist, they quickly learn, has disappeared - just as he was on the brink of a shocking discovery. In the darkness of the deep, something is stirring ... something dangerous. And it's calling out to Lily. A mind-expanding thriller set in the ocean's depths, a terrifying struggle for survival - and the story of one girl's path to self-acceptance.Writer A. Connors is an exciting debut author writing for teens and young adults Perfect for fans of Lauren James, Marie Lu and Marissa Meyer "Something sinister is stirring in the depths of the ocean in Connors' riveting debut as Lily moves into the claustrophobic confines of a deep-sea mining rig and research station." - Waterstones' Best Children's Books to Look Out ForRead less
"An atmospheric, satisfying YA sci-fi thriller" - Guardian "Riveting debut" - Waterstones Lily's emotional problems run deep - three miles deep. After she gets kicked out of school for her destructive behaviour, Lily agrees to an unusual fresh start: going with her mum to live at... Deephaven, an experimental deep-sea mining rig and research station located at the bottom of the ocean. Lily instantly regrets her decision: claustrophobic and isolated, it's hardly her idea of home. Turns out, Deephaven has problems of its own. The head scientist, they quickly learn, has disappeared - just as he was on the brink of a shocking discovery. In the darkness of the deep, something is stirring ... something dangerous. And it's calling out to Lily. A mind-expanding thriller set in the ocean's depths, a terrifying struggle for survival - and the story of one girl's path to self-acceptance.Writer A. Connors is an exciting debut author writing for teens and young adults Perfect for fans of Lauren James, Marie Lu and Marissa Meyer "Something sinister is stirring in the depths of the ocean in Connors' riveting debut as Lily moves into the claustrophobic confines of a deep-sea mining rig and research station." - Waterstones' Best Children's Books to Look Out ForRead less