Ride Your Wave

The novel version of the acclaimed anime film (on English-language Blu-ray from Shout! Factory) about surfing, summer love, grief, and a hint of magic. (And don’t miss the manga spin-off, also from Seven Seas!), Carefree Hinako moves to a small seaside town to surf. When her new apartment catches fire, she’s rescued by Minato, a gentle firefighter with a heart of gold. The two soon begin surfing together, and before they know it, they’re falling in love. But their young romance comes to an abrupt halt when tragedy strikes. Now Hinako is determined to rescue Minato, just like he once saved her. A moving tale of love and yearning based on the award-winning anime.