Sea Change

In Susan Fletcher's captivating YA novel, "Sea Change," set in a near-future where rogue gene editing has reshaped humanity, we meet Turtle, a girl with aquatic abilities who lives among the Mer, genetically altered individuals with gills. After saving Kai, a Normal boy, she finds herself torn between her life in the water and her growing feelings for him. As Turtle navigates this complex world, she faces heart-wrenching decisions when her father escapes from prison and scientists offer a way for the Mer to live as Normals. Caught between her love for her community and her yearning for family, Turtle's journey dives deep into themes of identity and belonging.