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A review by marginmuse
Sea Change by Susan Fletcher
4.0
Reading Sea Change felt like standing on the edge of two worlds and not knowing which way to jump. Turtle’s story pulled me in from the very first chapter because, let’s be real, who hasn’t felt torn between two parts of their identity? The tension she feels between the underwater world of the Mer and the pull of the Normal world (and, okay, the charming Kai) hit hard.
What I loved most was how real Turtle feels. She’s stubborn, loyal, and sometimes a little reckless, but that just makes her all the more relatable. Her struggles—trying to figure out where she belongs, reconnecting with her past while navigating an uncertain future—felt so authentic. Even though the book is set in a world shaped by rogue gene editing and a society grappling with its consequences, the emotions are universal.
The world Susan Fletcher created is incredible. From the hauntingly beautiful underwater life of the Mer to the eeriness of drowned towns, every setting feels alive. But the heart of the story is Turtle and her relationships—with her friends, her family, and herself.
If you’ve ever felt caught between who you are and who you want to be, or if you love stories with a mix of heart and high stakes, Sea Change is for you. It’s equal parts breathtaking, thought-provoking, and deeply emotional—a story about love, identity, and what it means to truly belong.
✧˖°. ⤷ I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review, and all opinions expressed are entirely my own.
What I loved most was how real Turtle feels. She’s stubborn, loyal, and sometimes a little reckless, but that just makes her all the more relatable. Her struggles—trying to figure out where she belongs, reconnecting with her past while navigating an uncertain future—felt so authentic. Even though the book is set in a world shaped by rogue gene editing and a society grappling with its consequences, the emotions are universal.
The world Susan Fletcher created is incredible. From the hauntingly beautiful underwater life of the Mer to the eeriness of drowned towns, every setting feels alive. But the heart of the story is Turtle and her relationships—with her friends, her family, and herself.
If you’ve ever felt caught between who you are and who you want to be, or if you love stories with a mix of heart and high stakes, Sea Change is for you. It’s equal parts breathtaking, thought-provoking, and deeply emotional—a story about love, identity, and what it means to truly belong.
✧˖°. ⤷ I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review, and all opinions expressed are entirely my own.