The Tide is a teen fiction novel that revolves around the often eventful - and dramatic - life of Jamie-Lee Bansen. The novel touches on relatable themes such familial relationships, the bonds of friendship, the dramatic pursuit of love, and surviving high school. While one would think that the book has been solely designed for adolescents - this is not necessarily true. Everyone has had an encounter with adolescence before - whether you are the age-old granny who lives for Bingo night or the ever-frantic prom queen to be. The Tide aims to touch the hearts of the reader in any way possible.