www.nzbooklovers.co.nz, Reviewed by Rebekah Lyell...
"McMillan sets a cracking pace with the story, forever urging the reader to continue. I became so wrapped up in the story, eager to find out what would happen to both characters; it was a one-sitting reading session until the early hours of the morning.
Here Upon The Tide is a gripping read that will stick with readers for a long time."
When Amir's city in Syria is bombed as civil war erupts, his father makes a fateful decision. Amir soon finds himself on a perilous journey by land and sea, with little hope of reaching his destination.
Milly is still reeling from the aftermath of earthquakes in her home city of Christchurch. Her only reprieve is the sea, surfing in Sumner and paddleboarding to her refuge at Boulder Bay.
Out on the water one morning she sees something that forces her to risk her life for a complete stranger. Here Upon the Tide is a stunning debut novel about two grieving teenagers who find new ways to be happy in the most unlikely of places.
Paperback, 220 pages
H: 198mm W: 130mm