Girl Underwater : A Novel - Softcover

"Your first must-read beach book of the summer." -- Oprah.com

"The riveting drama is sure to keep readers up into the night devouring each and every twist and harrowing scene." -- RT Reviews

"A romantic thriller full of raw and conflicting emotions a roller coaster full of frustrating, exciting, heartwarming and heart-wrenching moments that leave surprises at every turn." -- DeseretNews

"As a former competitive swimmer and the recipient of a medical degree, first-novelist Kells amply demonstrates her technical knowledge, lending realism to the story...The story ably demonstrates that survival is not just physical, but also mental and emotional." -- Booklist

"Skillfully interspersing flashbacks with current events, debut novelist Kells has written an absorbing tale that will grip anyone who enjoys survival stories or psychological." --Library Journal(starred review)

"Kells's visceral story is quite memorable and eminently readable." -- Publishers Weekly

"With its subzero temperatures that will make you reach for a blanket and a wounded but never weakened heroine, Kells' assured debut is a winner." -- Kirkus
"A powerful love story embedded in an action-packed tale of survival. Even as the characters are fighting for their lives, it's impossible to turn away from the breathtaking range of emotion they reveal." -- Tracey Garvis-Graves, author of 'On the Island' and 'Covet'

"What if the most devastating moment of your life was also the beginning of something beautiful? Girl Underwater is a compelling coming-of-age love story that will have you rooting for its teen narrator, a girl who survives a disaster, and finds herself trapped between a traumatic past and a fragile future. Trust me, dive in!" -- Jodi Picoult, 'New York Times' bestselling author of 'The Storyteller' and 'Between the Lines'.

Claire Kells was born and raised outside Philadelphia. She received a degree in English from Princeton University and a medical degree from the University of California. Currently in residency, she lives and works in the Bay Area.This is her first novel.