About: Like Water is a young adult fiction written by Rebecca Podos. It will be published on 10/17/17 by Balzer + Bray, an imprint of HarperCollins, 320 pages. The genres are young adult, GLBT, contemporary, queer, and fiction. This book is intended for readers ages 14 and up, grades 9 and up. My Experience: I started reading Like Water on 10/9/17 and finished it on 10/11/17. I like diving into this book blindly and discovering the surprises within the pages. I love the cover of this book! The h...

rep: bi latina mc, genderqueer lesbian li, latino side character with the huntington's disease, latinx side charactersso maybe im in love with this book & the wonderfully intense sapphic romance btwn two flawed, beautiful characters, so what

(I received an advance copy of this book for free. Thanks to HarperCollins and Edelweiss.)This was a contemporary story about a girl who unexpectedly fell for another girl.Savannah was a bit of a risk taker, and she liked to spend time with boys, none of whom were her boyfriend, just as a way to pass time really. The storyline in this was about Savannah meeting a new guy called Lucas, and after spending time with him and his sister realising that it was his sister Leigh who she liked, which was

Not at all surprised at how much I liked this. So different from Podos's first book (except that I really, really enjoy how she handles familial dynamics in both, in what a presence the fathers are) but also so good. Also digging this trend of absolutely drama-free "oh, huh, I'm bi" realizations from MCs this year - always nice to see another experience show up in YA.

Read for O.W.L.s Magical Readathon Charms prompt: Lumos, read a book with a white cover 5/5 stars Like Water is the exact type of contemporary that attracts me; hard-hitting topics, a focus on family and/or coming of age, all against the highly atmospheric backdrop of (preferably) a small town... Even though I knew from the synopsis that this could be one of them, Like Water exceeded all my expectations, and can only say that I adored this book. As with many of the books that I adore, I'm goi

Rep: Mexican American bi mc, genderqueer lesbian li, side character with Huntingdon's disease, Latinx side characters

"What are you doing tonight?""I hate everything but you. What do you think I'm doing?"edit: so im changing my fave fxf contemporary to The Apocalypse of Elena Mendoza because even though that one's a bit wild, i like it better than this. so yeps! this is a solid 4, though.So, this is it. This is my favorite fxf contemporary book! It's a huge deal for me. The thing is that with all the fxf books I've loved before, like We Are Okay or Jane, Unlimited or Girls Made of Snow and Glass, the relationsh...

I loved this book a lot. Review to come.

I adored the characters and the first half of this novel, but I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t bored to tears by the end. I’m mega bummed. :(

"I don’t know what it means, exactly. This is all I know: I’m Savannah Espinoza, I’m eighteen years old, and Leigh Clemente is my best kiss yet." It was cute but nothing memorable here. I really liked the main relationship. Everything else was just fine, I didn't connect with the characters, so I was a little bored at times.

I had the great privilege of reading an early version of this book, and wow is it gorgeous. Messy, complex characters and motivations, beautiful prose, a diverse cast, and QUEER. I have so many thoughts, and I'll add to this later, but yes, yes, you want this on your 2017 TBR.

OMG YA'LL IS THIS BOOK ON YOUR 2017 TBR BECAUSE IT SHOULD BE. One of the most beautiful and impactful books I've ever read. And like. Idk man. It's been a long time since I've seen so much of myself in one book. ~more later~

This is so good. It reminds me of Ari and Dante. It made me tear up and get worried about the end, but it's so hopeful. I love it.

Full review originally posted on my blog: Word Wonders CW: Sick parent, hereditary disease, anxiety, biphobia, homophobia, ableist slur (challenged on page), drunk driving.I’m going to be honest here… what caught my eye about this book is its cover, it’s ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS. Then I checked the synopsis and added it to my TBR. Then a friend of mine couldn’t shut up about it and made me want to read it desperately. and I finally got it for my birthday and dropped everything and read it

This book made me feel very… raw. It’s a book that strips bare the outer machinations of a novel and heads straight for the emotional core of the protagonist. And it’s a book I absolutely loved.I actually totally get why a lot of people didn’t like this book; Like Water has a fairly small amount of action and relies primarily off your connection to the characters. If you’re not one for character-driven reads, this is not going to be a book you enjoy. I promise.Maybe my favorite part of this book...

♦ Video Review ♦4.5 stars. This was so, so beautiful. I didn't know much about this story going into it but I knew the main character, Vanni, would fall in love with a girl for the first time. Do I need more to want to read a book? Hell no. Did I get way more from this book than just that? Hell yeah.The story is so wonderful. While it's short-ish, Podos was able to pack so many things into this novel. The romance is really just a small part. It's more so about self-discovery, not just when i...

4.5* Like Water is the kind of book that’s equally as heartbreaking as it is heartwarming. It’s a gorgeous story of grief, identity, growing up, falling in love, family, friendships and discovering who you are amongst all these things. I’d not heard anything about this going into it but I adored it. I loved the easy, comfortable writing style and found myself flying through it within two sittings. I warmed to diverse and complex characters instantly and thought the layered relationships and plot...

If you asked me to describe this book in a word, I would use the word "Fine"... You'll see the word quite a bit in this review and that's not a good thing. This was quite an average book, its not quite memorable or outstanding in any way. Soon it will fall into the pile of books that I have read but can't really remember. The good things:- Vanni. I liked Vanni (more so at the start when she was quite troubled, pessimistic and conflicted).- I liked how there were bits of Spanish in the book, even...

This was so good, I want to cry.Savannah, aka Vanni, is a recent high school graduate who has no idea what to do next. Ever since her father has been diagnosed with Huntington’s she can feel her life slipping away since this disease can be genetically passed down. She has no idea if she should take the test to know if she tests positive for Huntington’s or if living in uncertainty is the better option. Vanni tries to find ways to deal with all this fear in her life, most of which involves not ta...

This novel is an underrated masterpiece.A coming-of-age story about queer identity, discovering yourself, and the importance of supportive friends and family: LIKE WATER is a novel that waves its plot, characters, writing, and representation together effortlessly and beautifully.We have two primary characters in this novel:Vanni, a frightened waitress trapped in a small town because her father has been diagnosed with Huntington’s disease and she doesn’t know if she has it, too.Leigh, a badass “g...