Wild Dark Shore: A Novel

Shearwater Island is home to some wild, dark shores. A small island not far from Antarctica, it contains the world’s largest seed bank and is home to Dominic Salt and his three children. The Salt family act as caretakers to this island that used to be full of researchers until sea levels began rising and the decision to move the seeds was made. In a terrible storm, Rowan washes up on shore and with eight weeks left until the final ship arrives, the Salt family and Rowan begin to grow closer. But secrets have a way of coming out and both parties are guilty of hiding them. It could just tear them apart before the next major storm hits.

When people talk about books being atmospheric, I usually think they’re exaggerating. That is not the case here. The author makes the island and storms come alive. The characters here are full of depth and honestly, their stories are heartbreaking. There are not many happy moments in this book, but it has soul and carries you along like the sea carries Rowan to where she’s meant to be. If you are fan of gripping dramas, this book is for you.