When fourteen-year-old Lila Harper returns to Camp Tidal Crest, she's determined to leave her self-doubt behind. With her best friend Sophie and a ragtag team of new campers-quiet coder Mateo, artistic Zara, and mountain-kid Henry-she dives into the summer's biggest challenge: building an app that turns the coastal camp into a living treasure hunt.

From dawn kayak missions to storm-soaked sandcastles, midnight coding crunches to heart-pounding ropes courses, Lila and her friends face fears head-on. Truth Tokens turn secrets into strength, riddles hide in tidal marshes, and a budding crush with junior counselor Alex adds sparks brighter than the bonfire.

In this heartfelt coming-of-age adventure inspired by The Summer I Turned Pretty, Lila discovers that belonging isn't found-it's built, one brave wave at a time.

Perfect for ages 12-15: positivity, personal growth, soft romance, and unbreakable friendships along a sun-drenched coast.

Book 1 of the Tides of Summer Series