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Malicious Melissa
November 16, 2025
Surfs Up
You ever see something coming and it still gives you whiplash? I saw the twist coming early on and I still was rocked to my core because of how well the story was written. Finn is the young cocky surfer bro with a quick wit and dimples that could save lives. He is charming and chaotic and everybody's friend. Riddick is the older, jaded, grumpy surfer who Finn asks to coach him to surf Leviathans. He reluctantly agrees and there the relationship begins. Although Finn falls quick and hard while Riddick is battling his emotions, there is a beautiful slow burn happening that allows us to watch the relationship grow. I LOVED this story. Finn and Riddick's banter was perfect and I loved getting in their heads for those inner monologues. Finn had me giggling! I also want to mention Turtle. Everyone needs a Turtle in their lives. He was the most amazing, supportive bestie. He was Finn's hype man while also being the rock he needed when he was struggling. His POV was a welcome little treat and I'm so glad they were able to surf eternally with each other.