Name, Not Final

She came to the island to disappear. She never expected to be seen.

Ellie Whitmore has spent her life perfecting the art of pretending. In a world of legacy, expectations, and silent grief, she's always known how to smile through the cracks. But when her father vanishes without a trace and her mother sends her away to a place called The Grove-a group home on a windswept island-Ellie finds herself surrounded by strangers who refuse to play by the rules.

There's Jo, her sharp-tongued aunt with a coffee addiction and a collection of sarcastic t-shirts. Lizzie, whose chaos masks a power she barely understands. Priya, who's drowning in the pressure to be perfect. And Jonah, blunt, brilliant, and one wrong word away from unraveling everything Ellie's kept locked tight.

But the island is more than just a backdrop-it has secrets of its own. As strange dreams, flickering lights, and buried magic begin to surface, Ellie realizes the truth she's been avoiding: this isn't just about grief. It's about power. Legacy. And the kind of family you choose, even when everything else falls apart.

If you're into found family, slow-burn romance, hidden magic, and a main character who's more claws than comfort, welcome to The Grove.