At sea

Yada grows up as a citizen of a floating city in the Baltic Sea. Her father, a libertarian tech entrepreneur, designed the sea city as a refuge from the chaos engulfing the rest of the world. In the years since its founding, its luster has faded, with algae and moss overtaking the once-reflective surfaces. Yada's father fears that she may suffer the same fate as her mother, who suffered from a mysterious illness before her death. One day, Yada makes a discovery that shakes everything to its core. Clever, gripping, and visionary, Theresia Enzensberger's grand novel tells of the utopian promises of new communities and the pursuit of happiness in the face of impending doom.