Song of the Current

Reach for this book when your teenager is feeling the mounting pressure of expectations or struggling to define their own identity against a backdrop of family tradition. It is perfect for the adolescent who feels like their future has already been decided by others and is looking for the courage to chart a different course. Caro Oresteia has spent her life waiting for the river god to speak to her, just as he spoke to her father and ancestors. When her father is arrested, she must embark on a treacherous journey involving a mysterious shipment, sea monsters, and a charming prince. While the plot is high-stakes fantasy, the heart of the story explores the heavy burden of legacy and the realization that our 'calling' might not look like what we expected. Parents will appreciate the strong focus on agency and the realistic, sometimes messy, relationship between a daughter and her father. It is a sophisticated adventure for readers aged 12 and up who are ready for themes of independence and moral complexity.