#1: Breathing Underwater
Breathing Underwater
By: Alex Flinn
This is the first book I finished this year. Breathing Underwater is a YA book my sophomores are reading, and tells the story of Nick, a popular high school student, in an abusive relationship with his girlfriend Caitlin. The story takes you back and forth between Nicks past (his relationship with Caitlin) and his present (the court proceedings after Caitlin pressed charges). Alex Flinn, well known as the author of Beastly, writes a novel that completely sucked me in. THe characters I felt were realistic, and the development was heartbreaking to watch. I typically don’t like realistic YA novels, but this one was truly an exception.
I heard one of my students say, “Of course you like this Ms., you’re a girl. This is so romantic,” and I think there’s value to that. It would be interesting to see if the boys in the class are just saying they think it’s too romantic, or if they really feel that way.
If you’re looking for a easy read with an interesting plot, pick this one up!
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rrundevil said:
Ahaha, that kid is a smart ass.
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