Wayfinder

In Wayfinder by Adam Johnson, a sweeping historical epic with a mythic pulse, a young girl leaves the only world she’s ever known and charts a future for her people. Set across the vast Pacific, this richly imagined adventure blends folklore, survival and power with the intimacy of a coming-of-age story. Korero grows up on a remote Tongan island so isolated that even the idea of a stranger has faded. When a lone visitor arrives at a moment of hunger and fear, he offers a stark choice: stay and face what comes, or trust him and sail into the unknown. With only the stars to guide them, Korero embarks on a perilous voyage toward the Kingdom of Tonga—where promise and danger travel side by side. Perfect for readers who love historical fiction, mythic storytelling, oceanic settings and big-hearted adventure with political intrigue. Bring Wayfinder home and let its Pacific world open up around you.