The Pools

A dazzling new novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of We Were Liars. Powerful and intensely romantic, The Pools tackles loss, coming-of-age and identity. A lyrical love story full of simmering darkness and astonishing twists. For fans of Sarah Crossan and Elizabeth Acevedo.<BR><BR>'E.Lockhart writes with a courage that intimidates and inspires me.'<BR>Jason Reynolds, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Long Way Down.<BR><BR>'Lexie and Chester's love story is unlike anything you've ever read ... a stunning poetic achievement.'<BR>Kathleen Glasgow, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Girl in Pieces.<BR><BR>'A lyrical, genre-bending exploration of devotion and grief, using a mix of poetry and prose to propel a fairytale inspired romance.' School Library Journal.<BR><BR><BR>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.<BR><BR>But no one is afraid of the water anymore - even if they should be. <BR><BR>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. <BR><BR>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.<BR><BR>A beautiful, page-turning tale written in compelling verse and short chapters that will linger in the mind and provoke intense conversation. A compelling and memorable love story.