Books from the Backlog is a fun way to feature some of those neglected books sitting on your bookshelf unread. If you are anything like me, you might be surprised by some of the unread books hiding in your stacks.
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This week’s neglected book
Underwater by Marisa Reichardt
Publication Date: January 12, 2016
Publisher: Farrar, Straus, & Giroux
“Forgiving you will allow me to forgive myself.”
Morgan didn’t mean to do anything wrong that day. Actually, she meant to do something right. But her kind act inadvertently played a role in a deadly tragedy. In order to move on, 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.
Why did I add Underwater to my bookshelf?
I was really excited when I won a copy of this book right around its publication date. I do like to see mental illness represented in books and I think it is especially important in book geared towards young adults. Most of my friends on Goodreads have liked this book and it is relatively short at only 288 pages so I really have no excuses for not reading this one yet.
What are your thoughts? Have you read this book? Would you recommend it to others?
I agree about it being neat that the book spotlights mental health issues. Hope you get the chance to pick it up soon. 🙂
I do remember wanting to read this and then not getting to it. I still would like to. I hope you don't mind if I leave my link here in the comments. The linky is still only showing that is loading for me even after clearing my cookies and cache. I'll try to visit other posts from their comments if I don't already follow them.
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Oh interesting! I love that it's a book geared towards YA that really seems to deal with mental health. We definitely need more of that.
I too love seeing mental illness addressed in books, particularly YA. I don't remember this one.
I remember this one! It actually may be on my kindle . . .
Oh it's the first time I hear about this one
Congrats on winning a copy! This looks like an interesting mental health portrayal
One day!
I've seen this book before and for some reason I thought it was from 2012 but it is from 2016!? I don't really tend to like books where boys save the girl which is where this book seems to be going but I may be wrong. It's pretty short so you can always try a chapter to see if you like it (:
I remember seeing this one a while back- I always love these underwater type covers!
Hope you enjoy it when you read it!
I haven't read this one, I hope you like it.
i think I've heard about it but have not read it. Hope you enjoy it if you chose to read it!
It does sound like an emotional read. I like that it's short. Hope you enjoy it if you get to it! 🙂
I love to see this topic discussed in books, it is so important. I really hope that you read it soon 🙂
I like seeing books that bring attention to mental health issues, too. I hope you get a chance to try this one soon.
Melanie @ Hot Listens & Books of My Heart
You know, I have this book unread as well. I may read it during mental health awareness month.
I remember when this one came out and it got a lot of positive reviews! I am curious to know more about it again after seeing this post as a reminder ^.^