When We Believed in Mermaids by Barbara O'Neal

Kit has believed her sister Josie to be dead for fifteen years, until she sees her on the TV news. Kit travels to Auckland in search of her sister. There she meets a man, Javier, who helps her with her search. It’s a journey that will change everyone’s lives.

I loved this book. O’Neal’s writing flowed and I was so absorbed in the plot it was easy to forget I was reading. Isn’t that the best feeling?! If you aren’t in the mood for a book with ALL THE FEELS, then don’t pick this one. It covers the lows of substance abuse to the highs of falling in love (and lust!) and everything in between.

*Bonus: Ocean scenery and lots of surfing!