Sea Heart (2023)

A vivid tale following a woman at a crossroads, faced with the task of choosing a new path in life.

Dia has faced challenging times and encountered numerous setbacks. Throughout her troubles, her dream has been to travel to Cuba. So, when her ex-husband Vidar extends an invitation for a Caribbean cruise with a stop in Cuba, Dia eagerly accepts. The only catch is that the trip is focused on needlework, a hobby in which Vidar and the other travellers are interested, while Dia is decidedly not. Things take an unexpected turn when a mysterious and flirtatious woman from Vidar’s past appears on the ship, causing Dia to reevaluate her complicated relationship with Vidar. However, not everything is as it seems and soon Dia has to make a decision that will change the course of her life.

“The book is structured in an entertaining way with the reader eager to get to each new letter in this scavenger hunt… Asa Marin brings a high degree of food writing to the page, and, in the spirit of Jenny Colgan and Nora Ephron, you’re rewarded with recipes at the end… Characters are well developed, and the main three characters are very compelling. … the perfect read to take on vacation…” LESTRARKLEFINN (On Dear Suns, 2022)