The Sea of Tranquility is heartbreakingly beautiful. I loved it so much and it's not often that you feel changed after reading a book, but this is one of those for me. My words couldn't possibly give this book the praise and credit it deserves. It is beyond moving and quickly moved up to number one on my "favorites" list.
Nastya is the new girl in school. It's her senior year, but she is not interested in fitting in or making friends. Her attire alone tends to repel most people, but as if that is not enough, she doesn't speak. All of that changes when Josh Bennett enters her life. He's sitting alone at lunch and she is impressed by the imaginary force field that seems to emanate from him and keep people away. She instantly wants to know him. Nastya and Josh become close, but her secrets are constantly lingering. When everything comes out, they both realize how much they need one another.
I've never read a book where the last page (or three) were my absolute favorite. I just loved Nastya/Emilia/Sunshine's "last secret" for Josh. It was an absolute perfect ending. I know I'm gushing, but this book was the epitome of perfection.
While Nastya and Josh weren't your typical young adult characters, I found them to be endearing. Katja Millay did an amazing job in taking raw pain and suffering and turning it into something beautiful. I am in awe of her and cannot believe that this was her first book. Needless to say, I cannot wait for more from her.
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