Written by Anna Ellison

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Some loves are meant to stay…some are meant to set you free. The Summer I Turned Pretty meets Circe in this windswept, emotional retelling of The Odyssey. A stunning story of first love, ancient echoes, and the power of rewriting your own fate. Callie Quinn has never left Catalina Island. Her world is a crumbling cliffside inn, a father who’s more prison guard than parent, and a curse she believes she’s doomed to every summer brings a boy, a spark—and then a goodbye. Until one summer everything changes. A storm. A shipwreck. A boy washed ashore. Odie is secretive, wounded, and desperate to disappear. Callie offers him shelter, a place to heal, and slowly, something more. But Odie is no ordinary castaway. He carries secrets that could destroy them both. On Catalina, Callie shows him another way to live. A life of freedom and belonging. An everlasting life where he could be anyone—even himself. But when Odie’s world crashes back into their paradise, both Odysseus and Calypso must make impossible one between legacy and love. The other, between holding on and setting herself free. Inspired by the tale of Odysseus and Calypso from Homer’s The Odyssey, this fresh retelling gives star-crossed lovers a chance to defy fate. Full of longing, first love, and impossible choices, it’s a story where, at last, they find their happily ever after.  A star-crossed, slow-burn summer romance. A contemporary reimagining with mythological roots. A girl who learns that sometimes, the most epic love story is the one you write for yourself. Perfect for fans Summer romances with emotional depthMythology retellings with a modern twistStar-crossed lovers and impossible choicesComing-of-age stories with lyrical proseBooks like A Thousand Ships, Lore, These Violent Delights, and Lore Olympus The story encourages reflection by presenting situations that resonate on a personal level. Rather than offering simple answers, it invites readers to consider different perspectives. This openness adds depth and relevance. Reading this book provides a deep and immersive experience that gradually unfolds through a well-structured narrative. The author carefully builds the storyline by combining character development with meaningful conflicts that feel relevant and realistic. Each chapter contributes to the overall progression of the story, allowing readers to remain engaged without feeling overwhelmed. The writing style balances clarity and depth, making the book accessible to a wide range of readers while still offering substantial insights that reward close attention.