Outer Banks

John B , JJ , Pope , and Kiara , known as the Pogues, are locals in the Outer Banks, where spring break is more of a nuisance than a vacation. The island is overrun by wealthy tourists, or "Kooks," who disrupt the locals' lives. The Pogues, feeling out of place and restless, decide to make their own fun by sneaking into a luxury hotel to steal some drinks. This escapade sets the stage for their adventurous and rebellious spirit, highlighting the divide between the Pogues and the Kooks. The Pogues' plan to steal drinks from a hotel leads to an unexpected encounter with Savannah , a Kook girl wh

Theme 1: Pogues' Spring Break Blues

This thread running through Outer Banks gives the story its emotional weight. Alyssa Sheinmel weaves it into the narrative with skill, ensuring that the reader feels the stakes as deeply as the characters do.

Theme 2: Hotel Heist Hijinks

This thread running through Outer Banks gives the story its emotional weight. Alyssa Sheinmel weaves it into the narrative with skill, ensuring that the reader feels the stakes as deeply as the characters do.

Theme 3: Savannah's Daring Dive

This thread running through Outer Banks gives the story its emotional weight. Alyssa Sheinmel weaves it into the narrative with skill, ensuring that the reader feels the stakes as deeply as the characters do.

What Readers Say About Outer Banks

Outer Banks has resonated with readers for its emotional honesty and vivid storytelling. Many describe finishing it in a single sitting — drawn forward by Alyssa Sheinmel's prose and an almost desperate need to know how it ends.

A Passage Worth Sitting With

"Pogues' Spring Break Blues" — Alyssa Sheinmel, Outer Banks

About the Author

Alyssa Sheinmel is the author of Outer Banks. Known for emotionally resonant storytelling, their work has found devoted readers across the globe.