The Other Side of Blue

Cyan was named after a shade of blue, her artist mother's favorite color. The color of the sea. Since her father's death last year, she’s felt just as mercurial and dark as her namesake, and the distance between Cyan and her mother has grown as wide as an ocean. Now they're returning to the island of Curaçao in the Caribbean, where her father's mysterious accident occurred, and joining them will be Kammi--who may soon become a stepsister. Haunted by the secrets of the past, Cyan will explore all the depths of her blueness this summer, discovering the light, the darkness, and the many shades in between that are within her—and within us all. One summer to find the truth. But what happens when the secrets she uncovers are darker than the water that took her father? Atmospheric Mystery: Cyan is determined to unravel the truth about her father's "accident," but every answer she finds only leads to more dangerous questions on the island of Curaçao. Grief and Loss: A year after her father's death, Cyan is navigating a sea of grief that has left an ocean of distance between her and her artist mother. A Blended Family Story: Just when she feels most alone, her mother's new relationship brings Kammi into her life—a potential stepsister who might be an unwanted anchor or an unexpected ally. A Poignant Coming of Age: A powerful and emotional journey of a teen girl finding her own identity amidst loss and the vibrant, deceptive beauty of the Caribbean.