A review by shershenk
Boy Underwater by Adam Baron

emotional mysterious sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

It’s hard for me to rate a middle grade novel. I expected to love this because I usually find the way books for kids handle tough topics. This was not really about grief, as was advertised. It’s sad. In so many ways it is sad. The twist was wholly unexpected, though. I will give it that