ARGONAUT BOOKS

Verónica, a Peruvian-American teen with hip dysplasia, auditions to become a mermaid at a Central Florida theme park in the summer before her senior year, all while figuring out her first real boyfriend and how to feel safe in her own body. Reviews "Seamlessly explores bodily autonomy and familial expectations through a perceptive protagonist, sharp narration, and complex relationships. . . . Powerful and engrossing." - Publishers Weekly (starred review)"Intricate, nuanced, and empowering." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)"An authentic portrait of a character who wants to b...Read More