Many thanks to NetGalley, Harper Muse and Harper Muse for gifting me both a digital and audio ARC of this atmospheric book by Sara Ackerman, with the audiobook beautifully narrated by Jennifer Robideau. All opinions expressed in this review are my own – 4.5 stars!
In 1998, biologist and shark expert Minnow Gray travels to Hawaii where a series of shark attacks have left the community on edge. Determined to uncover the reason for the attacks before the mayor calls for a mass killing of sharks in the area, Minnow must rely on others. With her own past marked by a tragic shark encounter, Minnow must face both her past and nature.
This is a beautifully atmospheric novel, as long as you aren’t scared just reading or thinking about sharks! What I loved was how respectful Minnow was with the sharks, knowing that humans were much more deadly to sharks than the other way around. Minnow must tackle the fact that she is typically the only woman in the room and in her field, as well as coming to grips with her past, so that she can move forward. There’s beauty in this book on every page, from the creatures in the sea, to the scenery, to the connections between humans and animals. Just lovely.
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