The Girl Who Broke the Sea

Lily is sent to live at Deephaven, an experimental deep-sea mining rig and research station, after getting kicked out of school. She soon discovers that the head scientist has disappeared and something dangerous is stirring in the darkness. This is a thrilling YA sci-fi thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 384 pages
Publication date: 02 February 2023
Publisher: Scholastic

Lily's emotional struggles run deep, reaching three miles beneath the surface. Following her expulsion from school due to her destructive behavior, she reluctantly agrees to a unique fresh start: relocating with her mother to Deephaven, an experimental deep-sea mining rig and research station situated at the bottom of the ocean. Initially, Lily finds herself trapped in a claustrophobic and isolated environment, far from her idea of a home. However, they soon discover that Deephaven harbors its own set of problems. The head scientist, who was on the verge of a groundbreaking discovery, has mysteriously vanished. In the eerie darkness of the deep, something sinister stirs, and it seems to be beckoning Lily.

Nominated for the 2024 Yoto Carnegie Medal for Writing, this mind-expanding thriller takes place in the depths of the ocean, where Lily faces a terrifying struggle for survival. Along the way, she embarks on a journey of self-acceptance, learning to embrace her unique qualities and overcome the challenges she faces.

Perfect for fans of Lauren James, Marie Lu, and Marissa Meyer, "Deephaven" is a captivating and suspenseful story that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.

Weight: 272g
Dimension: 130 x 197 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780702317583