Briella Martinez thought she had it all-a glamorous life in Los Angeles, a loving little brother, and a future that seemed as bright as the California sun. But when her mother walked out and her father's dark side took over, Briella's world shattered. Forced to leave the city behind, she and seven-year-old Diego move to the Outer Banks, where the ocean's freedom feels just out of reach.
Adjusting to life in OBX is anything but easy, especially under her father's abusive shadow. Still, Briella finds solace in the company of the Pogues, a tight-knit group of misfits who welcome her-well, most of them. Kiara isn't thrilled about the way JJ looks at Briella, and the tension between them threatens to fracture the group. Determined to push Briella out, Kiara aligns with the dangerous and manipulative Rafe Cameron, setting off a chain of events that could destroy everything Briella has come to care about.
But beneath her smiles and determination, Briella hides her deepest pain. On nights when the weight of her father's wrath becomes unbearable, she dreams of the dolphins she watches from the shore-creatures that seem so free and untouched by life's cruelty. Their effortless grace inspires her, even as she battles thoughts of escaping her reality forever.
When the pressure of her father's abuse, her strained friendships, and her complicated feelings for JJ collide, Briella is pushed to her breaking point. As secrets unravel and danger looms, she must decide if she can rise above the chaos or let the waves carry her under.
"Dolphins always seem so happy. They never look sad, but no one knows if they actually are. That's why they are so great-they just hide their emotions. Maybe one day I'll be like a dolphin. Maybe one day I'll go live with them too." - Briella Martinez
ALL OBX CONTENT, SCENES, CHARACTERS, SCENARIOS, ETC ARE OWNED BY NETFLIX
ALL OTHER CONTENT WITHIN THE BOOK IS 100% MINE
THIS STORY DOES FOLLOW THE OBX PLOT (ish) AFTER PART 1 (WELCOME TO OBX)
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"Please don't try to find me through my dealer
He won't pick up his phone
Please don't try my father either"
Alyssa Rodriguez and her family finally arrive back in her favorite place: The Outer Banks. She plans to have the best summer with her pogue friends and her best friend Sarah Cameron. Sarah and Alyssa grew up together, but there was one person she could not stand. Rafe Cameron. She hated Rafe Cameron, Rafe Cameron hated her, but the Camerons were like family to Alyssa. After all, he was a Kook and she was born and raised a Pogue, just like her parents. There was no way she would let Rafe ruin her summer.
All characters are owned by Netflix except Alyssa, Noah, their parents and a few other random characters!
⚠This book contains violence, sexual content, drug use and language⚠