'Migrations' by Charlotte McConaghy is a poignant and gripping tale that navigates the harrowing journey of Franny Stone as she chases the world's last Arctic terns on their final migration. Driven by a deep-seated need to follow the birds and haunted by her turbulent past, Franny's quest leads her to a fishing boat captained by the enigmatic Ennis Malone. As she embarks on an uncertain voyage towards Antarctica, the crew is lured by Franny's assurance that the terns will lead them to scarce fish. Throughout the journey, the layers of Franny's life unfold, revealing night terrors, unmailed letters, and a fierce determination shadowed by the ghosts of love and loss. Migrations is an intimate exploration of the human spirit set against the backdrop of a world on the brink, offering a powerful testament to the lengths one will go in the pursuit of redemption.