Hazel Bly and the Deep Blue Sea

In this poignant yet hopeful novel by Ashley Herring Blake, Hazel Bly grapples with overwhelming grief and anxiety after a tragic kayaking accident claims her mother's life. Following the loss, she and her family embark on a journey to find a fresh start, landing in the enchanting town of Rose Harbor, Maine. There, Hazel meets Lemon, a local girl fascinated by a 150-year-old mermaid legend, igniting in Hazel a sense of wonder that challenges her perceptions of magic, grief, and personal transformation.