by Liz Braswell
First published 2025
Moana's battle with Te Kā ends in disaster. The heart of Te Fiti lies shattered, Maui remains trapped in volcanic stone, and creeping darkness advances toward her island home. When Moana discovers a dying island stripped of all life, she meets Noe, its lone survivor. This intimidating young wayfarer offers hope with knowledge of Te Fiti's tears, magical gems that could repair the broken heart. The tears lie scattered across the realm of monsters, making their recovery nearly impossible. Moana and Noe form an uneasy partnership for this dangerous quest. They must navigate a world filled with creatures and hidden truths while racing against the spreading blight. Moana faces the weight of her mistake as she struggles to undo the catastrophe she caused. The fate of everything she loves hangs in the balance.
Genres: fiction, adventure, fantasy, young-adult
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: found-family, quest, uneasy-partnership
Setting: Island
407 pages · Hardcover · Disney Hyperion
Content warnings: death