The Pools: the dazzling new novel from New York Times bestselling author of We Were Liars

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From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of We Were Liars comes a lyrical love story full of simmering darkness and astonishing twists. Both page-turning and beautifully written.

For fans of Sarah Crossan and Elizabeth Acevedo.

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 their damage.

One frigid winter morning in that small New England town, five people go for a swim in the pools. Five people, including Chester. What happens there sends shock waves through the town-and changes life as Lexie knows it forever.

Powerful and intensely romantic, The Pools tackles love, loss, coming-of-age and identity. A tale written in compelling verse and short chapters that will linger in the mind and provoke intense conversation. A compelling and memorable love story.

The Pools: the dazzling new novel from New York Times bestselling author of We Were Liars Reviews | Toppsta

9781471422201
  • ISBN: 9781471422201
  • Pub Date: 6th October 2026
  • Publisher: Hot Key Books
  • Imprint: Hot Key Books
  • Format: Paperback
  • Number of Pages: 384

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