"Dark Water" by Laura McNeal follows the story of a teenage girl named Pearl, who is dealing with the complexities of adolescence while navigating a tumultuous family life. Set against the backdrop of a small town with a mysterious lake, Pearl becomes fascinated by the water and the secrets it holds. As she explores her own identity, she uncovers dark truths about the lake and its connection to her family. The narrative intertwines themes of love, loss, and the struggle for self-discovery, culminating in a haunting revelation that challenges Pearl’s understanding of her past and future. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2019 by Turtleback .