Wake

A captivating tale of love, secrets, and transformation that will leave you breathless. Fall under the spell of Wake—the first book in an achingly beautiful new series by celebrated author Amanda Hocking—and lose yourself to the Watersong.

Gemma seems to have it all—she''s carefree, pretty, and falling in love with Alex, the boy next door. He''s always been just a friend, but this summer they''ve taken their relationship to the next level, and now there''s no going back. Then one night, Gemma''s ordinary life changes forever. She''s taking a late night swim under the stars when she finds Penn, Lexi and Thea, three mysterious girls, partying on the cove. They invite her to join them, and the next morning she wakes up on the beach feeling groggy and sick, knowing something is different.

Suddenly Gemma is stronger, faster, and more beautiful than ever. But her new powers come with a terrifying price. As she uncovers the truth, she''s forced to choose between staying with those she loves—or entering a new world brimming with dark hungers and unimaginable secrets. Strangers in town for the summer, Penn, Lexi and Thea have caught everyone''s attention—and they''ve chosen Gemma to be part of their group. Gorgeous, fearless, and dangerous, they''re the kind of girls you envy; the kind of girls you want to hate. What do they want with Gemma, and how far will they go to get it?