Legacy on the Wall

A friendship-first YA contemporary novel about art, belonging, and finding your people.

Fifteen-year-old artist Isla Reyes loves her close-knit friend group and the familiar rhythm of life in Mangrove Point, a small town on Florida’s Gulf Coast.

But when a newly merged high school brings unexpected people into her circle, sophomore year starts changing in ways she never imagined.

With the town’s fiftieth annual mural competition approaching, Isla is determined to leave her mark. But as friendships shift and new connections grow, she’ll discover that making room for something new doesn’t have to mean leaving everything she loves behind.

Filled with coastal sunsets, coffee shops, bookstores, nostalgic music, creative dreams, and found family, Legacy on the Wall is a cozy coming-of-age story for readers who love character-driven YA.

Ages 12+ • Spice: 0/5 🌶️ • A hint of sweet, slow-burn romance