First published 2003
A group of friends escapes the city for a summer by the sea. As they explore the beach and its tidal pools, they discover the enchanting world of mermaids living just below the waves. Through a series of beguiling stories, Hoffman weaves a tapestry of friendship, self-discovery, and the magic that can be found in the most ordinary moments. With lyrical prose and vivid imagery, "Water Tales" immerses readers in a captivating realm where the line between reality and fantasy is beautifully blurred.
Genres: coming-of-age, fantasy, magical-realism, contemporary-romance
Vibes: atmospheric, lyrical, whimsical
Tropes: found-family, friends-to-lovers
Setting: City, Sea
Period: Summer
208 pages · Paperback · Egmont Books