The Sea of Tranquility: A Novel

by Katja Millay Narrated by Kirby Heyborne, Candace Thaxton

Overview

Gone Girl meets The Perks of Being a Wallflower in this critically-acclaimed novel about resilience, forgiveness, love, and second chances.

I live in a world without magic or miracles. A place where there are no clairvoyants or shapeshifters, no angels or superhuman boys to save you. A place where people die and music disintegrates and things suck. I am pressed so hard against the earth by the weight of reality that some days I wonder how I am still able to lift my feet to walk.

Two and a half years after an unspeakable tragedy left her a shadow of the girl she once was, Nastya Kashnikov moves to a new town determined to keep her dark past hidden and hold everyone at a distance. But her plans only last so long before she finds herself inexplicably drawn to the one person as isolated as herself: Josh Bennett.

Josh's story is no secret. Every person he loves has been taken from his life until, at seventeen years old, there is no one left. When your name is synonymous with death, everyone tends to give you your space. Everyone except Nastya who won't go away until she's insinuated herself into every aspect of his life. But as the undeniable pull between them intensifies, he starts to wonder if he will ever learn the secrets she's been hiding-or if he even wants to.

The Sea of Tranquility is a rich, intense, and brilliantly imagined story about a lonely boy, an emotionally fragile girl, and the mira­cle of second chances.

Editorial Reviews

Cristina's Book Reviews

"This is the kind of story that stays with you because you can’t stop thinking about it."

Eating and Dreaming Reading

The best advice that I can give readers who are considering readingThe Sea of Tranquilityis BUY IT NOW! The Sea of Tranquilityby Katja Millay is one of the best books of 2012. It definitely earned its spot on my MUST READS list.

Lisa's Book Review

One of the most AMAZINGLY written books I have read to date! Simply BEAUTIFUL! I was so connected to the story and it’s characters, I completely tuned out everyone and everything around me while reading.I felt like I was there and I never wanted to leave.

Tough Critic Book Reviews

The Sea of Tranquilityreminded me that books aren'tjustentertaining; they're more than that.Thiswas more than that. It caused me to feel, invaded my thoughts, my heart...it became a part of me.

The Indie Bookshelf

I am finding it difficult to express with mere words just how much I adore this book. It touched me in a way that only a few books before it have. It left my heart aching, filled with sadness and despair, love and hope. So much hope.

Aesta's Book Blog

Everyone should read this book at some point in their lives.It was GORGEOUS and unforgettable. A must-read!!

Maryse’s Book Blog

Equally heartbreaking and uplifting—a riveting, unforgettable read.Absolutely brilliant.

USA Today bestselling author of Enclave & Outpost - Ann Aguirre

"A stunning debut. The Sea of Tranquility stole my heart, broke it, robbed me of breath, and made me ache. Read it and fall in love with Katja Millay's raw, lyrical writing."

New York Times bestselling author of Slammed and Point of Retreat - Colleen Hoover

A heart-stopping, emotional journey from the first word to the last. Hands down my favorite book of the year...and quite possibly all of infinity.

Booklist

"Fans of character-driven fiction will find much to admire in this deeply felt novel that is an excellent example of crossover fiction."

From the Publisher

A heart-stopping, emotional journey from the first word to the last. Hands down my favorite book of the year...and quite possibly all of infinity.”

"A stunning debut. The Sea of Tranquility stole my heart, broke it, robbed me of breath, and made me ache. Read it and fall in love with Katja Millay's raw, lyrical writing."

“Equally heartbreaking and uplifting—a riveting, unforgettable read. Absolutely brilliant.”

“Everyone should read this book at some point in their lives. It was GORGEOUS and unforgettable. A must-read!!”

“I am finding it difficult to express with mere words just how much I adore this book. It touched me in a way that only a few books before it have. It left my heart aching, filled with sadness and despair, love and hope. So much hope.”

“The Sea of Tranquility reminded me that books aren't just entertaining; they're more than that. This was more than that. It caused me to feel, invaded my thoughts, my heart...it became a part of me.”

“One of the most AMAZINGLY written books I have read to date! Simply BEAUTIFUL! I was so connected to the story and it’s characters, I completely tuned out everyone and everything around me while reading. I felt like I was there and I never wanted to leave.”

“The best advice that I can give readers who are considering reading The Sea of Tranquility is BUY IT NOW! The Sea of Tranquility by Katja Millay is one of the best books of 2012. It definitely earned its spot on my MUST READS list.”

"This is the kind of story that stays with you because you can’t stop thinking about it."

"Fans of character-driven fiction will find much to admire in this deeply felt novel."

Reading Eating and Dreaming

The best advice that I can give readers who are considering reading The Sea of Tranquility is BUY IT NOW! The Sea of Tranquility by Katja Millay is one of the best books of 2012. It definitely earned its spot on my MUST READS list.

Maryse's Book Blog

Equally heartbreaking and uplifting—a riveting, unforgettable read. Absolutely brilliant.

Kirkus Reviews

A debut novel that opens on a scene of dark clouds between past and future storms. The alternating voices of two young adults, a boy and girl, comprise the book. Their tragic histories are hinted at and slowly revealed amid the daily scenes of social awkwardness in high school halls, classrooms and schoolyard. Nastya Kashnikov (an alias) is a newcomer at the school. She was a child piano prodigy who felt like she had lost her identity when her hand was crushed and she could no longer play the Hayden, Bach and Mozart pieces she excelled at during a precocious childhood. The story of an assault that nearly killed her is her secret. At first, she couldn't remember the details of what happened, couldn't answer the questions from the police detective or the trauma therapist, and then, when it all came back, she refused to speak about any of it. Josh Bennett is the tragic young man who lost his family before his 18th birthday. While he longs for the ghosts of his family to visit him, he lacks interest in the living people who want to reach out to him. The book takes the reader on a slow journey with a lot of twists and turns. Along the way, Josh and Nastya form relationships with others that will help pass the time, but these are no match for the support the two will eventually offer each other. Promising but repetitive. Too many scenes convey the same basic feelings and do not move the story along.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940171003326
Publisher:	Simon & Schuster
Publication date:	06/04/2013
Series:	A Coming-of-Age Novel
Edition description:	Unabridged

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