Inland

Inland is a compelling young adult novel that delves into the complex emotional landscape of grief, chronic illness, and family secrets, all tinged with a pervasive supernatural mystery. Callie Morgan suffers from a debilitating pulmonary illness and the lingering trauma of her mother's drowning, which she witnessed as a child. Her father's decision to move them inland, away from the California coast, is an attempt at healing and denial. However, the past, and potentially something more sinister, follows them. This book is suitable for mature young adult readers, offering a rich narrative that explores the psychological impact of loss and the struggle for truth.