Magical, Bright Story – My Book Review

“Nothing gold can stay.”

There are some books you wish you’d held in hand because the story is literary perfection. The Aquamarine Surfboard is a brilliant debut book by author Kellye Abernathy.

I literally cannot give all the accolades to this story and author this book deserves. It swept me away in the best sense of literary fiction from the beginning to the end. Abernathy created two worlds where spirits exist in the sea. Then you throw into this mix the beauty of spirits coming back to help the living.

This story is about Condi who dreams of surfing. Along the way she meets Trustin, who when she attempts to save him is transported to a magical world under the sea. In the Pacific seaside town is a mix of people from older ladies who live on cliffs, to everyday people, to the rich people who want to develop the town into a tourist destination. This story is about learning to come together to help those in need. It’s about learning through what Condi goes through that we all must stand up for others. Most definitely, Abernathy created this story around the main concept of kindness.

This book is geared toward middle-grade readers. It touches on the topics of grief and abuse and finding a path of kindness and grace in your life.

This book is a fun, bright read. The story and how Abernathy presents it is what makes this book magical and memorable. The Aquamarine Surfboard is the perfect blend of magic, mystery, and coming of age-for girls. This book would be a good addition to a classroom for kids to read on their own and explore their own takeaways from the book amongst themselves. Who knows maybe it might change their perspectives on life.