Publisher: Dial Books
Biz knows how to float.
She has her people, her posse, her mom and the twins. She has Grace.
And she has her dad, who tells her about the little kid she was, who
loves her so hard, and who shouldn’t be here but is. So Biz doesn’t tell
anyone anything. Not about her dark, runaway thoughts, not about
kissing Grace or noticing Jasper, the new boy. And she doesn’t tell
anyone about her dad. Because her dad died when she was six. And Biz
knows how to float, right there on the surface—normal okay regular fine.But
after what happens on the beach—first in the ocean, and then in the
sand–the tethers that hold Biz steady come undone. Dad disappears, and
with him, all comfort. It might be easier, better, sweeter to float all
the way away? Or maybe stay a little longer, find her father, bring him
back to her. Or maybe—maybe maybe maybe—there’s a third way Biz just
can’t see yet.
I received an ARC of this book from a Bookish First giveaway about a year and a half ago. I enjoy books that deal with difficult topics like grief and mental illness so I am pretty sure that this book will be a good one for me. My daughter read it and loved it and it appears to be pretty well received on Goodreads. It would be nice to give it a try and tackle an older book on the review pile.
What are your thoughts? Have you read this book? Would you recommend it to others?
I don't think I know of this one
This book sounds fascinating! Thanks for sharing.
It sounds like one you'd enjoy, especially if you and your daughter like the same kinds of stories.
I don't remember this one, even though it's just from last year. I hope you enjoy it when you get to it.
I am not familiar with this one, but it does sound good. I like books that tackle difficult topics as well. I imagine this one will be an emotional one. I hope you enjoy How It Feels to Float when you read it, Carole.
i love knocking off books from my tbr. i have been reading several, but i doubt i'll review very many of them. hope it's good for you
sherry @ fundinmental
Once in a while I get in the mood for a deep emotional read. I hope you get the chance at this one soon.
I want to read this and maybe I will check it out from the library soon, since I am already into January ARCs. I love books like this.
I say meh 😉