The Girl from the Sea is an inspiring bildungsroman about a 15-year-old girl, Morgan Kwon, who struggles with coming out to her family and close friends. During the summer, she unexpectedly meets another girl, and while Morgan falls in love, her plans seem to fall apart. She is learning more about herself while trying to keep her relationship a secret. The captivating pictures express strong emotions and help weave the story of this brilliant graphic novel. With exciting plot twists and conflicts, this book is hard to put down once you start reading it.
Publisher's Description:
Fifteen-year-old Morgan has a secret: She can't wait to escape the perfect little island where she lives. She's desperate to finish high school and escape her sad divorced mom, her volatile little brother, and worst of all, her great group of friends...who don't understand Morgan at all. Because really, Morgan's biggest secret is that she has a lot of secrets, including the one about wanting to kiss another girl. Then one night, Morgan is saved from drowning by a mysterious girl named Keltie. The two become friends and suddenly life on the island doesn't seem so stifling anymore. But Keltie has some secrets of her own. And as the girls start to fall in love, everything they're each trying to hide will find its way to the surface...whether Morgan is ready or not.