Franny Stone has always been a wanderer. By following the ocean's tides and the birds that soar above, she can forget the losses that have haunted her life. But when the wild she loves begins to disappear, Franny can no longer wander without a destination. She arrives in remote Greenland with one purpose: to find the world's last flock of Arctic terms and track their final migration. She convinces Ennis Malone, captain of the Sagnani, to take her onboard, winning over the eccentric crew with promises that the birds will lead them to fish.
As the Sagnani fights its way south, Franny's dark history begins to unspool. Battered by night terrors, accumulating a pile of unsent letters, and obsessed with pursuing the terms at any cost. Franny is full of secrets. When her quest threatens the safety of the entire crew, Franny must ask herself what she is really running toward--and running from.
This book is truly extraordinary, and it was so beautifully written. It is also the author's first, which is itself pretty amazing. Full of stunning imagery and raw emotions, sad and joyful, and utterly heartbreaking. I hardly ever give a book 5 stars, but I would this one because I found it to be captivating, and highly recommend it.
Posts
No comments:
Post a Comment