by Kellye Abernathy
Teen / YA / Coming-of-Age / Fantasy | 269 Pages | Publishing July 7, 2026
Book Campaign Highlights
While the series is geared toward teens and young adults, I found it interesting and enjoyable as an adult. ~Joanne Easley
Young readers, as well as older ones, will enjoy this lovely feel-good story with touches of fantasy. ~It’s Not All Gravy
Abernathy’s writing was descriptive and emotional. There is great worldbuilding and the setting sounds so charming! ~ Book Fidelity
The found family and heartfelt relationships between the characters are the elegance of the plot. The longing and care, the frustrations and forgiveness, and a shared fear for their local environment raise these characters to their best selves. ~ Chapter Break Book Blog
The world of Dipitous Beach resonates in the same way as many of Madeleine L’Engle’s novels do. The rich community, blended with everyday magic and science, will appeal to readers of all ages. ~ Ames for the Stars
The mixture of fantasy, adventure, and a little romance makes for a highly original work. ~ Carpe Diem Chronicles
Overall, this is a fantastic read for anyone who loves foggy coastal weather, salt air, leaping dolphins, and a bit of a mystery to be solved. ~ Bibliotica
Abernathy has a gentle narrative that is almost hypnotic in spots. You can feel the autumn breeze, taste the tang of salt in the air, and smell the heady mix of herbs and sea. ~ The Book’s Delight
Anyone who has ever stood at the edge of the ocean and marveled at its majesty cannot help but be charmed by this absolute love letter to the depths. ~ Jill Anderson, Lone Star Literary Life Book Blog
“Surrender to the pull of the Autumn Equinox!” ~ Boys’ Mom Reads
Campaign Schedule
| 07/09/26 | Amy Kelly | Review |
| 07/11/26 | Sybrina’s Book Blog | Spotlight |
| 07/12/26 | StoreyBook Reviews | Spotlight |
| 07/14/26 | It’s Not All Gravy | Review |
| 07/16/26 | Bibliotica | Review |
| 07/18/26 | Joanne Easley | Review |
| 07/19/26 | The Page Unbound | Spotlight |
| 07/21/26 | Chapter Break Book Blog | Review |
| 07/23/26 | Boys’ Mom Reads | Review |
| 07/25/26 | Rebecca R. Cahill, Author | Spotlight |
| 07/26/26 | Book Fidelity | Review |
| 07/28/26 | Reading by Moonlight | Review |
| 07/30/26 | The Book’s Delight | Review |
| 08/01/26 | Carpe Diem Chronicles | Review |
| 08/03/26 | LSLL Book Blog | Review |
Synopsis
“In the heart of the deepest sea caverns, there is a stillness. Learn to surrender to it.”
Fifteen-year-old Condi Bloom knows the magic will happen again. The autumn equinox is looming. Strange currents are sweeping through her coastal town. Tides are turning wild, and a mercurial mist cloaks the lonely rock tower known as Windy Hollow, long believed to be haunted.
When a silent threat glides into the cove, altering the fragile ecosystem and drawing sharks close to shore, Condi ignores the danger. A fierce surfer, she insists on pushing her skills to the limit, hoping to heal a broken heart. Meanwhile, seventeen-year-old Firth Cristo, a bold free diver, is tormented by a past he cannot reveal. Guided by the Beachlings, the mystical women who teach the secrets of the deep, he dares to explore remote underwater sea caverns, navigating the pulsing tides of a shimmering enchantment.
Inspired by the certainty of wonder and the uncertain nature of time, Condi and Firth dive into their rawest places, discovering that healing—of nature, of others, and of themselves—is found in the bounty of a limitless sea.
About the Author
An avid reader and writer, Kellye is the author of the YA science-fantasy series: The Aquamarine Surfboard (2022), Amethyst, The Shallows (2024), and Indigo, The Deep (2026).
A former wireless business executive and a graduate of the University of Kansas, Kellye teaches practical life skills, creative writing, yoga, and mindfulness within the trauma-survivor community in Plano, Texas. She hopes to inspire healing through body and breath awareness, creativity, consistency, and compassion.
Her joys are many and varied, among them neuroscience, oceanography, swimming, biking, family adventures, and great conversation. She believes in staying curious, showing up, and keeping her heart open.
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