There's a lot going on in West Finch. The sea is turbulent and so are the emotions within and between the characters introduced in this excerpt. Love, jealousy, regret, and fear all simmer as Ellis and Harlow deal with the fallout from Ellis' twin brother Tommy's recent mental health struggles. It seems that there are some secrets shared and hidden between Harlow, Ellis, and Tommy that are threatening to be revealed--will their relationships crumble like the old house tumbling into the sea on Ocean Drive? Can't wait to read more and find out! The cover of the book reflects the undercurrent of turbulent emotions and the seemingly ever-present threat of inundation (both by the ocean and by secrets revealed) that looms over West Finch--it definitely adds to the attraction of this book.