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The Pools


A Young Adult Romance Novel


Subgenres & Tropes:

  • Dark Fantasy,
  • Romantic Fantasy,
  • Small Town,
  • New England,
  • Transformation
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This book is for you if you're into...

  • Small town mysteries with a supernatural edge
  • Love stories where secrets unravel everything
  • Atmospheric New England settings with simmering suspense
Publisher Description

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the We Were Liars series comes a love story full of simmering darkness and astonishing twists, following two teenagers whose lives are shattered by a shocking transformation.

This gorgeous hardcover edition of The Pools will feature unique printed endpapers, deckled edges (rough, uneven page edges), and an exclusive stamped case!

Once, in a small New England town known for its hot springs, something terrible happened. Something that should have been a warning to stay away from the pools, if the stories were to be believed.

But no one is afraid of the water anymore, even if they should be. When new girl Lexie meets golden boy Chester, their chemistry is undeniable. She’s running from a glittering life she won’t speak about. He’s hiding secrets of his own. Their connection feels bigger than both of them, despite their damage.

One frigid winter morning in that small New England town, five people go for a swim in the pools. Five people, including Chester. What happens there sends shock waves through the town—and changes life as Lexie knows it forever.

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