Raven in the Reef

What would you give up for love? “”The time I woke up wasn’t decided by my alarm clock or the sun rising; it was decided by the annoying kookaburras that had set up residence in the gum trees right across from my bedroom window.”” Meet Raven, a 17-year-old high school student who would rather be anywhere else, her mind constantly drifting to the seaside tranquillity she so desperately desires. Her life follows a similar routine; get up, go to school, go to the beach, repeat. Raven’s tranquil routine takes a life-changing turn when two new boys enter her life; her mysterious, charismatic co-worker, Zander and her laid-back, adventurous classmate, Reef. Raven must navigate these new relationships, while staying true to herself and maintain the tightly knit friendship group she already has. Raven experiences a series of unexpected events in her life, which lead to her traveling down a negative path of missing school, not hanging out with her good friends, and associating with a group of less than savoury individuals. After the catastrophic aftermath of one of these events, Raven starts to see the affect her decisions are having on not only her, but her friends and the community around her. In the face of adversity and uncertainty, Raven must face her deepest fears and confront her deepest challenges in an attempt to stay true to herself and save face in the eyes of her friends. Rhys Moffet’s, “”Raven in the Reef”” is a gripping tale of love, loss, and the undying spirit that rises from the ashes of shattered dreams. —- ISBN: 9798872424437