Kaya of the Ocean

Thirteen-year-old Kaya lives a seemingly perfect life in beachy Lihiwai, surrounded by supportive friends and a budding romance, but she grapples with significant anxiety and a complicated relationship with the ocean. When she discovers her lineage as a descendant of the Chinese water goddess Mazu, she must learn to harness her newfound powers and confront her emotions before they put her loved ones in danger. Kaya of the Ocean is a captivating middle-grade fantasy that intertwines themes of self-acceptance, mental health, and the immigrant experience within a heartfelt adventure.