Summary
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…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781761183317 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1761183311 |
| Author: | E. Lockhart |
| Publisher: | A&U Children's |
| Imprint: | A&U Children |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 384 |
| Release Date: | 6 October 2026 |
| Weight: | 388g |
| Dimensions: | 32mm x 155mm x 208mm |
| Audience Age: | 13-18 |
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Critics Review
‘Lexie and Chester’s love story is unlike any you’ve ever read: a contemporary fairy tale of depression, anxiety, loss, and the first love that consumes you. A stunning poetic achievement.’ - Kathleen Glasgow, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Girl in Pieces
‘E. Lockhart writes with a courage that intimidates and inspires me. With The Pools, she’s done it again!’ - Jason Reynolds, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Long Way Down
E. Lockhart
E. Lockhart is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller We Were Liars and its prequel, Family of Liars, and companion novel We Fell Apart. She also invented a superhero for DC Comics. Her books include Whistle: A New Gotham City Hero and Again Again. The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks was a National Book Award finalist and a Printz Honor Book. Genuine Fraud was a New York Times bestseller and a finalist for the L.A. Times Book Prize.
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