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A fantasy-dystopian tale of sacrifice, rebellion, and the dangerous thrill of first love.

Every new moon, someone vanishes—claimed by the rising tide that has swallowed more of the shore each year. The ruling Council says the sacrifices are necessary to appease the sea and protect the town. Marla Finn has always accepted that, just like she’s accepted the rigid rules that divide the rich from the poor and keep everyone exactly where they’re told to be.

But when Marla starts sneaking out to meet JJ—her brother’s best friend and someone she was never supposed to see in that way—she uncovers more than a spark of something new. She discovers the lies the Council has buried, the truth about the tide, and the horrifying cost of silence.

Her best friend warns her not to get involved. The punishments for dissent are severe. But Marla is done living in fear of the tide—and the people who use it to stay in power.

As the water rises and rebellion brews beneath the surface, Marla must decide who she’s willing to fight for... and what she’s willing to sacrifice.

Perfect for fans ofAn Ember in the AshesandShadow and Bone,The Tideis a haunting, high-stakes fantasy-dystopian novel about love, power, and what it means to resist the current.