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Underwater
The secrets of Pend Oreille are best left beneath the surface…
After being partially paralyzed in a car accident, wheelchair-bound Luna Prosser is struggling to keep her head above water. Fighting for independence from her over-protective parents and determined to seem normal as she wheels down the halls of her high school, Luna can’t believe the hot new guy on campus actually talks to her—and looks at her with more than just pity in his haunted, aquamarine eyes.
But Luna has no idea how different Saxon really is, or what agonizing responsibilities he faces. He's been sneaking up and out of the dark waters of the Pend Oreille for a year now, slipping in and out of towns, local classes, and shops, in an attempt to learn more about the fascinating humans he was raised to stalk. But instead of watching them as prey, Saxon watches them with a yearning for normalcy, and to search for a way to aid his rapidly dying Mer clan from extinction.
Together he and Luna find a connection that can't be described. Like a key sliding into a lock, they've found their one mate, and once that has happened, the connection is permanent. But their bliss isn't meant to last, for there are secrets in the dark waters of Pend Oreille—secrets that could drown them both…
After being partially paralyzed in a car accident, wheelchair-bound Luna Prosser is struggling to keep her head above water. Fighting for independence from her over-protective parents and determined to seem normal as she wheels down the halls of her high school, Luna can’t believe the hot new guy on campus actually talks to her—and looks at her with more than just pity in his haunted, aquamarine eyes.
But Luna has no idea how different Saxon really is, or what agonizing responsibilities he faces. He's been sneaking up and out of the dark waters of the Pend Oreille for a year now, slipping in and out of towns, local classes, and shops, in an attempt to learn more about the fascinating humans he was raised to stalk. But instead of watching them as prey, Saxon watches them with a yearning for normalcy, and to search for a way to aid his rapidly dying Mer clan from extinction.
Together he and Luna find a connection that can't be described. Like a key sliding into a lock, they've found their one mate, and once that has happened, the connection is permanent. But their bliss isn't meant to last, for there are secrets in the dark waters of Pend Oreille—secrets that could drown them both…
- GenresMermaidsYoung Adult
304 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 31, 2013
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About the author
Brooke Moss
20 books341 followers"I write because if I don't...my head will explode, and ruin the drapes." ♥
Brooke writes complex, character-driven stories about kismet, reunited lovers, first love, and the kind of romance that we should all have the chance at finding. She prefers her stories laced with some humor just for fun, and enough drama to keep her readers flipping the pages, and begging for more.
When Brooke isn't spinning tales, she spends her time drawing/cartooning, reading, watching movies then comparing them to books, wrangling five kids, mugging on one hubby she lovingly refers to as her "nerd", and attempting to conquer the Mount Everest of laundry that is the bane of her existence.
Brooke is also an avid Autism Awareness advocate, and a passionate foster/adoptive mother, who loves to share her experiences with anyone who will listen.
Find Brooke elsewhere on the web at www.brookemoss.com
Brooke writes complex, character-driven stories about kismet, reunited lovers, first love, and the kind of romance that we should all have the chance at finding. She prefers her stories laced with some humor just for fun, and enough drama to keep her readers flipping the pages, and begging for more.
When Brooke isn't spinning tales, she spends her time drawing/cartooning, reading, watching movies then comparing them to books, wrangling five kids, mugging on one hubby she lovingly refers to as her "nerd", and attempting to conquer the Mount Everest of laundry that is the bane of her existence.
Brooke is also an avid Autism Awareness advocate, and a passionate foster/adoptive mother, who loves to share her experiences with anyone who will listen.
Find Brooke elsewhere on the web at www.brookemoss.com
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August 1, 2013
The seaweed is always greener...
One of the first stories I read all by myself when I learned to read was The Little Mermaid. Not the Disney version, the depressing one written by Hans Christian Anderson. Being only 6 at the time I was quite stricken with how sad and dark it was but what stuck with me all of these years was a fascination with the idea of merfolk. When I found out that Brooke Moss had written a young adult fantasy featuring them I was really excited to read it and waiting for it to be published has been hard.
If you've enjoyed any of Moss' adult contemporary romances but also enjoy fantasy, chances are you'll really enjoy UNDERWATER. The same talent she has brought to the adult genre is here and in these young characters she really shines as a writer. There's a youthful side to Moss' writing that I've always found endearing and her sense of humor—while a little less utilized for this story—comes at just the right times.
Luna is such a cool character and while not one I found relatable to me, she's one I wanted to know. I love that she's different from the same old heroine stereotypes that the YA fantasy shelves are overpopulated with. She's got her septum pierced. She's in a wheelchair. She's got a confidence that doesn't waver. She's just plain awesome. In contrast, Saxon is mysterious in the best of ways. Without giving anything away I liked that he's an open-minded guy who wants to find new ways to help the Mer and that he is willing to stick to his ideals at great cost.
I honestly wasn't sure I was going to like the idea of Merfolk in a lake setting. That Moss chose Pend Oreille made it work in a way I hadn't expected. I actually went and looked it up to get a visual feel for it and reading the facts about it, she couldn't have picked a better location. It's such a cool world she's hidden within such an everyday sort of location that no one would suspect Mer to be in and that made it all the more interesting.
While a bit slow at times and peppered with family drama, I feel like every part of UNDERWATER served to form a rich world, a very real world that I dove into for hours only to come up because I had to—puns kind of intended. This is one engrossing story with an originality and flair that's been missing in the fantasy YA shelves. It's a rare thing when I stay up reading until I literally fall asleep... two nights in a row... but UNDERWATER was that hard to put down. I highly recommend if you have enjoyed young adult titles from Richelle Mead, Cynthia Hand, or Stacey Jay.
Notes: ARC received via author.
One of the first stories I read all by myself when I learned to read was The Little Mermaid. Not the Disney version, the depressing one written by Hans Christian Anderson. Being only 6 at the time I was quite stricken with how sad and dark it was but what stuck with me all of these years was a fascination with the idea of merfolk. When I found out that Brooke Moss had written a young adult fantasy featuring them I was really excited to read it and waiting for it to be published has been hard.
If you've enjoyed any of Moss' adult contemporary romances but also enjoy fantasy, chances are you'll really enjoy UNDERWATER. The same talent she has brought to the adult genre is here and in these young characters she really shines as a writer. There's a youthful side to Moss' writing that I've always found endearing and her sense of humor—while a little less utilized for this story—comes at just the right times.
Luna is such a cool character and while not one I found relatable to me, she's one I wanted to know. I love that she's different from the same old heroine stereotypes that the YA fantasy shelves are overpopulated with. She's got her septum pierced. She's in a wheelchair. She's got a confidence that doesn't waver. She's just plain awesome. In contrast, Saxon is mysterious in the best of ways. Without giving anything away I liked that he's an open-minded guy who wants to find new ways to help the Mer and that he is willing to stick to his ideals at great cost.
I honestly wasn't sure I was going to like the idea of Merfolk in a lake setting. That Moss chose Pend Oreille made it work in a way I hadn't expected. I actually went and looked it up to get a visual feel for it and reading the facts about it, she couldn't have picked a better location. It's such a cool world she's hidden within such an everyday sort of location that no one would suspect Mer to be in and that made it all the more interesting.
While a bit slow at times and peppered with family drama, I feel like every part of UNDERWATER served to form a rich world, a very real world that I dove into for hours only to come up because I had to—puns kind of intended. This is one engrossing story with an originality and flair that's been missing in the fantasy YA shelves. It's a rare thing when I stay up reading until I literally fall asleep... two nights in a row... but UNDERWATER was that hard to put down. I highly recommend if you have enjoyed young adult titles from Richelle Mead, Cynthia Hand, or Stacey Jay.
Notes: ARC received via author.
May 29, 2019
I struggled with the plot pace.
March 7, 2014
Brooke Moss proves once again that there is no limits to the depth of her imagination. From her endearing and well though-out characters to her riveting stories of both fantasy and everyday life, Moss spins a tale that is captivating from start to finish. The lead character of Luna is impossible not to love immediately as she leads us from obstacle to obstacle through emotion after emotion. Moss always makes me laugh with her quirky variety of humor, smile with her lovable characters, and tear up with her mixture of angst and love. Underwater is guaranteed to be an ebook that you can't walk away from until it is completely over and will leave you thirsting for more.
March 10, 2014
I love fantasy stories, this one did not disappoint! My boys always ask me what super power I would request if given the opportunity & my answer is always to breathe under water. So what would be a better story than a really deep lake, Mer folk, twin souls that fit together like a lock & key, teenaged angst, ginormous lake monsters, life and death struggles, & of course prom? This book has it all and then some!
My only negative comment is that the prologue didn't feature in the book & that is what sucked me in to begin with!
My only negative comment is that the prologue didn't feature in the book & that is what sucked me in to begin with!
March 7, 2014
I am a big fan of Brooke Moss. Her characters are so relatable. Her writing style is humorous and well written. I have read many of Brooke's books and although this one wasn't one of my favorites it was still really good. I like the merpeople element and the world she created in the Pen Oreille Lake. I could actually imagine myself swimming with Saxon they way Luna did in the lake, I have alway had a slight desire to be a mermaid anyway. Overall a fun and creative read. Great Job Brooke!
October 3, 2013
This is the first book I have read by Brooke Moss. As a YA author she is brilliantly relatable and descriptive. Certainly enough to hold my attention for the span of the book (and then some). It is unusual for an author to write about merfolk and even more unusual to see the setting be one of a lake.
I am so looking forward to reading more by this author and hearing more of the Merfolk.
I am so looking forward to reading more by this author and hearing more of the Merfolk.
March 9, 2015
Shandy Jo's Review:
Luna starts off as a bitter young woman who is in a wheel chair due to a car accident. This alone was a game changer because you rarely see a heroine with physical disabilities. I was eager to see how this would play out. Read More. . . http://www.darkdivasreviews.com/under...
Luna starts off as a bitter young woman who is in a wheel chair due to a car accident. This alone was a game changer because you rarely see a heroine with physical disabilities. I was eager to see how this would play out. Read More. . . http://www.darkdivasreviews.com/under...
March 22, 2014
I enjoyed this book..
November 10, 2015
Loved it!!! Such an amazing story!! Can't wai to read the next one!! ^_^
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