The Lost Compass

After her mother's death, seventeen-year-old Maris Beryl feels more lost than ever. Her world narrows to silence—until she finds a wooden box hidden in the back of a closet. Inside lies a rusted compass, a torn map, and the first clue to the father who vanished at sea years ago. The compass refuses to point north, turning instead toward a direction filled with unanswered questions. Determined to uncover the truth, Maris follows where it leads and unexpectedly crosses paths with Hugo Merrow, a warm, impulsive boy who has spent his life drifting from place to place. Drawn together by loneliness and unspoken wounds, Maris and Hugo embark on a quiet adventure across coastal towns, forgotten cliffsides, and the fragile memories left behind. As the compass pulls Maris deeper into her past, she must confront the grief she's carried alone and decide what future she wants for herself. Because some treasures are not found on any map—they're discovered when you finally gather the courage to step forward. Atmospheric, heartfelt, and deeply human, The Lost Compass is a YA novel about healing, connection, and choosing your own direction.