Girl Underwater

Praise

Praise for Girl Underwater

“Your first must-read beach book of the summer.”  – Oprah.com

“The riveting drama is sure to keep readers up into the night devouring each and every twist and harrowing scene.” — RT Reviews

“A romantic thriller full of raw and conflicting emotions…a roller coaster full of frustrating, exciting, heartwarming and heart-wrenching moments that leave surprises at every turn.” —Deseret News

“As a former competitive swimmer and the recipient of a medical degree, first-novelist Kells amply demonstrates her technical knowledge, lending realism to the story…The story ably demonstrates that survival is not just physical, but also mental and emotional.” — Booklist

“Skillfully interspersing flashbacks with current events, debut novelist Kells has written an absorbing tale that will grip anyone who enjoys survival stories or psychological dramas.” – Library Journal (starred review)

“Kells’s visceral story is quite memorable and eminently readable.” – Publishers Weekly

“With its subzero temperatures that will make you reach for a blanket and a wounded but never weakened heroine, Kells’ assured debut is a winner.” – Kirkus

“What if the most devastating moment of your life was also the beginning of something beautiful?  Girl Underwater is a compelling coming-of-age love story that will have you rooting for its teen narrator, a girl who survives a disaster, and finds herself trapped between a traumatic past and a fragile future. Trust me–dive in!” –Jodi Picoult, New York Times Bestselling author of The Storyteller and Between the Lines
 
“A powerful love story embedded in an action-packed tale of survival. Even as the characters are fighting for their lives, it’s impossible to turn away from the breathtaking range of emotion they reveal.” –Tracey Garvis-Graves, author of On the Island and Covet