Vienna Vittori is afloat on nothingness; she doesn’t bother with much and lets life be—until it’s her best friend’s wedding. Now she’s halfway across the world from her home, on an island with her friends Carmy and Petal, as a bridesmaid.
As she ponders her life, surrounded by nothing but water, the salt air feels heavy from the unexpected emergence of an old face that sets Vienna to confront the waves of new and long-forgotten memories. Coming face to face with untouched emotions, she stands between being happy for the lives of her friends’ new beginnings and the stillness of her own.
Between dress fittings and late-night conversations on the sand, Vienna begins to unravel under the pressure of having to deal with a part of her life that she concluded abruptly.
She weaves in and out of nostalgia and malaise, while watching her life go by from the sidelines—Vienna wonders if staying still counts for something, even when the waves don’t wait to be seen.
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Yazhini Chandroo
Yazhini Chandroo is a young adult author who began her writing journey as a teenager on Wattpad. She published her debut novel, My Girlfriend’s Death, at the age of fifteen—a gripping YA suicide-mystery that explores themes of grief, love, and emotional unraveling. She followed it up with My Boyfriend’s Game, a suspenseful story navigating identity, secrets, and self-worth. Her third novel, Poised, is a coming-of-age romance that quickly became a reader favorite, praised for its emotional depth and relatability. Yazhini’s writing is known for its honest portrayal of teenage experiences, mental health struggles, and quiet resilience. Drawing inspiration from everyday emotions and her love for storytelling, she connects deeply with her audience through realistic characters and heartfelt narratives. Outside of writing, she enjoys movies, TV shows, and capturing aesthetic moments in her daily life. She continues to write stories that speak to young adults across cultures and backgrounds.
