The Summer of Chasing Mermaids
by Sarah Ockler
After an accident takes her voice, Elyse leaves Tobago for a small Oregon beach town. Charming local Christian Kane asks her to crew in a regatta, and a summer romance helps her find a new way to sing. A YA beach romance.
About This Book
The Summer of Chasing Mermaids is a contemporary romance novel by Sarah Ockler, first published in 2015 by Simon Pulse. It runs 403 pages. Readers can expect opposites attract, slow burn.
At a glance
- Genre
- Contemporary
- Trope
- Opposites Attract
- Published
- 2015
- Length
- 403 pages
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- After losing her voice, a young woman finds solace and romance in a coastal town.
- Fans of YA contemporary romance
- Readers who enjoy healing-journey narratives
- Reflective
- Features Opposites Attract
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Contemporary Romance
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: unknown
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Reading mood
Recommended audience: Young Adult
Content Guidance
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Elyse, a girl who has lost her voice due to an accident, relocates from Tobago to a quiet coastal town in Oregon. There, she encounters Christian Kane, who invites her to join his regatta crew. Over the course of the summer, their developing connection helps Elyse navigate her loss and find new ways to express herself.
Central Conflict
Elyse's internal struggle with the loss of her voice and adjusting to a new life after a traumatic accident.
Setting
A small Oregon beach town.
Strengths
- Evocative setting
- Focus on personal growth
Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 3
How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
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Who would you most want to recommend this book to?
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How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
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Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?
How This Profile Was Created
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- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 13, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
- Profile version:
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About the Author
Sarah Ockler
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Simon Pulse
- Published
- 2015
- Length
- 403 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9781481401272
- ISBN-10
- 1481401270
The Summer of Chasing Mermaids: quick answers
- Who wrote The Summer of Chasing Mermaids?
- The Summer of Chasing Mermaids was written by Sarah Ockler.
- When was The Summer of Chasing Mermaids published?
- The Summer of Chasing Mermaids was first published in 2015 by Simon Pulse.
- What genre is The Summer of Chasing Mermaids?
- The Summer of Chasing Mermaids is a contemporary romance novel, with opposites attract, slow burn.
- How many pages is The Summer of Chasing Mermaids?
- The Summer of Chasing Mermaids is 403 pages long.
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