A stunning novel from debut author Marisa Reichardt.

In order to move on after a traumatic experience, Morgan must learn to forgive - first someone who did something that might be unforgivable, and then herself.

But Morgan can't move on. She can't even move beyond the front door of the apartment she shares with her mother and little brother. Morgan feels like she's underwater, unable to surface. Unable to see her friends. Unable to go to school.

When it seems Morgan can't hold her breath any longer, a new boy moves in next door. Evan reminds her of the salty ocean air and the rush she used to get from swimming. He might be just what she needs to help her reconnect with the world outside.

Underwater is a powerful, hopeful debut novel about redemption, recovery and finding the strength it takes to face your past and move on.

There are 288 pages in this book. This book was published 2016 by Pan Macmillan .

Marisa Reichardt is the debut author of contemporary young adult novel Underwater . She lives in Los Angeles, California, and loves the beach, cake and Trojan football.