Bugsbeesandknees
Thirteen-year-old Oppa Vilomah is the smallest member of the Sturmond crew, but no one mistakes her for weak. Sharp-tongued, hot-headed, and fiercely loyal, Oppa learned how to be tough long before she ever set foot on a ship. Life forced her to grow up fast-and it left scars she hides behind sarcasm, stubborn courage, and a habit of saying exactly what she thinks.
When the legendary Sun Summoner arrives with an impossible demand-to find a powerful and elusive sea serpent-Oppa is thrown straight into a mission that could change the fate of more than just the crew. She doesn't hesitate to dive head first into challenges, question motives, or speak up when something feels wrong.
But when echoes of her past begin to surface, Oppa's fearless voice starts to fade. The memories she buried claw their way back at the worst possible moments, stealing her confidence and leaving her uncharacteristically withdrawn and afraid of her inner demons. Torn between the tough survivor she shows the world and the frightened girl she still carries inside, Oppa must face the very thing she's been running from-while the search for the Sun Summoners amplifiers grows more dangerous with every passing day.
Can strength be found in your fears? Or will they swallow you whole?