Exactly What It Looks Like

By: Wamsley, Cori

Tara Malina has always understood the power of ritual. She studies it, writes about it, lives in its logic. But nothing prepares her for her dad's final request: a volcano, a plane ticket to paradise, and a cryptic note guiding her through his last wishes - the type of pilgrimage she's only ever written about.

She's ready for awkward travel logistics, emotional turbulence, and maybe a mild sunburn.

She is not ready for Hector Salcedo-the handsome, funny acquaintance from back home who keeps appearing everywhere she goes, smells unfairly good, and seems to be on a mission of his own.

As Tara follows her dad's quest, she begins to wonder if some rituals are meant to bring someone into your life right when you need a hand. Or a distraction. Or something you can't name yet.

Tropes

Slow Burn

Forced Proximity

Vacation Romance

Cinnamon Roll Love Interest

Personal Quest

No Spice

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1958481785
• ISBN13: 9781958481783
• Release Date: June 2026
• Publisher: Aurora Corialis Publishing
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.0" x 8.0"