Between the Waves and the Stars

Kiko Rodriguez thought the summer after high school would be all sunsets and surf sessions. Instead, he's stuck: grieving his dad, ghosting his best friends, and flailing through a barista job he may or may not be qualified for. When a random run-in with the magnetic and unpredictable Troye leads to something that almost feels like a romance, Kiko starts to wonder if he's finally finding himself... or just getting pulled further from who he used to be. Then there's Dylan. Quiet, thoughtful, and way too good at seeing through Kiko's defenses, he offers the kind of friendship that might actually mean more. If Kiko's brave enough to let it. Set against the vibrant streets and hazy beaches of Los Angeles, Between the Waves and the Stars is a coming-of-age story about love that surprises you, friendships that anchor you, and the messy, beautiful ways we figure out who we are.