Wild Blue Wonder

"It's the rarest author who can pull off laugh-out-loud hilarious, profound, and breathlessly romantic, all in the most sparkling prose. That shortlist includes Rainbow Rowell, Nicola Yoon, and now, Carlie Sorosiak."—Jeff Zentner, Morris Award-winning author of The Serpent King and Goodbye Days

Last June, the summer camp Quinn’s family owns in Winship, Maine, was still a magical place. A place where wild blueberries grew no matter the season, a legendary sea monster lurked in the waters, and Quinn fell in love with her best friend, Dylan. Then the accident happened.

Now it’s winter, the magic has drained from Quinn’s life, and she knows it’s her fault. But the new boy in town, Alexander, doesn’t see her as the monster she believes herself to be. As Quinn lets herself open up again, she begins to understand the truth about love, loss, and monsters—real and imagined.

Perfect for fans of Morgan Matson, Jenny Han, and Jandy Nelson, this wondrous novel was proclaimed “a striking examination of love—of friends, of family, of self—as well as of grief” by ALA Booklist in a starred review.

One summer changed everything. Now one winter might be the only chance to put the pieces back together.

• Second Chance at Love: She is convinced she’s a monster for what happened. The new boy in town, Alexander, is the only one who sees the girl underneath.
• A Heartbreaking Past: Told in dual timelines, watch Quinn fall for her best friend, Dylan, during one magical summer—and see the tragic accident that shattered everything.
• Healing From Guilt: A powerful coming of age journey about finding a way to forgive yourself when you feel responsible for the unthinkable.
• Atmospheric Maine Setting: Welcome to The Hundreds, a summer camp in Winship, Maine, where blueberries grow out of season and a legendary sea monster might be real.

“Lovely and heartbreaking.” - Jennifer E. Smith, author of The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight and Windfall

“Filled with science, summer camps and secrets, this is an uplifting and touching look at grief, guilt and giving yourself permission to love again.” - Lauren James, author of The Loneliest Girl in the Universe

“Wild Blue Wonder is a glittering dream of a book. It captured my heart with its equal strokes of grief, beauty, and hope. Like the Sawyers themselves would say, it is both magic and true—and I wanted to linger a little longer in Winship with them, hanging paper wishes from the rafters even after the final page.” - Emily Bain Murphy, author of The Disappearances

“Wild Blue Wonder is a glittering dream of a book. It captured my heart with its equal strokes of grief, beauty, and hope.” - Emily Bain Murphy, author of The Disappearances

★ “A striking examination of love—of friends, of family, of self—as well as of grief. Quinn is a quietly compelling narrator, and touches of magical realism add a rich, atmospheric layer to her story. Then-and-now chapters keep the pace moving forward and add a hint of mystery, but ultimately this is a soft and lovely exploration of how life can freeze at the point of tragedy, and of a girl who learns to thaw.” - ALA Booklist (starred review)

★ “A striking examination of love—of friends, of family, of self—as well as of grief. This is a soft and lovely exploration of how life can freeze at the point of tragedy, and of a girl who learns to thaw.” - ALA Booklist (starred review)

“A beautiful story.” - Bustle

“This stunning novel about love, loss, and lake monsters is just the excuse you need to splurge on a summer must-read.” - Brit + Co

“This depiction of first love, collective loss, and the complicated nature of sibling relationships surges with emotion. Sorosiak has created a family whom readers will connect with in all their messy, genuine sincerity.” - Publishers Weekly

“The setting of the small town Winship, ME, is eloquently described, and the family’s camp comes to vivid life as a character in its own right. A great work of realistic fiction with a romantic twist that will appeal to fans of YA for older teens.” - School Library Journal

“A great work of realistic fiction.” - School Library Journal

Praise for If Birds Fly Back: “It’s the rarest author who can pull off laugh-out-loud hilarious, profound, and breathlessly romantic, all in the most sparkling prose. That shortlist includes Rainbow Rowell, Nicola Yoon, and now, Carlie Sorosiak.” - Jeff Zentner, critically acclaimed author of The Serpent King and Goodbye Days

“A uniquely dazzling love story—sunshine flows through every electric page, and into your heart. Carlie Sorosiak writes with neon prose.” - Harriet Reuter Hapgood, author of The Square Root of Summer

“Should resonate with fans of Morgan Matson, John Green, and Rainbow Rowell.” - Kirkus Reviews

“Will hook fans of John Green, Sarah Dessen, and Jenny Han.” - School Library Journal