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Row
"THOUGHTS ARE JUST THOUGHTS . . . UNLESS YOU BELIEVE THEM."
When the aftermath of his father’s death was too overwhelming to handle, Cole Hensley discovered he could go Underwater, a protected place for his mind to retreat when his preternaturally heightened emotions got too intense. So when his beautiful new coworker, Row Myers, shows up one day with a secret that’s tearing her apart, Cole suggests she create her own safe place—her own Underwater—to escape.
And it works. As their friendship deepens, Cole begins to explore his connection to her and sets out to see if she feels it, too.
But when Row disappears on a class trip to Lake Laveer, Cole suspects the official story isn’t quite right, so he embarks on a journey with Row’s friends to figure out what really happened.
As layers upon layers of secrets are revealed and with new suspects around every corner, Cole realizes not everything is as it seems. Soon he and his new friends are caught in the middle of a twisting, turning conspiracy as they attempt to answer the question everyone is asking: What happened to Row Myers?
CONTENT WARNING: Row is an upper YA novel that contains potentially sensitive material, which some readers may find upsetting. Sexual assault, suicide, and drug use are some of the topics mentioned in this book, and though not the main premise, they are a part of the story.
When the aftermath of his father’s death was too overwhelming to handle, Cole Hensley discovered he could go Underwater, a protected place for his mind to retreat when his preternaturally heightened emotions got too intense. So when his beautiful new coworker, Row Myers, shows up one day with a secret that’s tearing her apart, Cole suggests she create her own safe place—her own Underwater—to escape.
And it works. As their friendship deepens, Cole begins to explore his connection to her and sets out to see if she feels it, too.
But when Row disappears on a class trip to Lake Laveer, Cole suspects the official story isn’t quite right, so he embarks on a journey with Row’s friends to figure out what really happened.
As layers upon layers of secrets are revealed and with new suspects around every corner, Cole realizes not everything is as it seems. Soon he and his new friends are caught in the middle of a twisting, turning conspiracy as they attempt to answer the question everyone is asking: What happened to Row Myers?
CONTENT WARNING: Row is an upper YA novel that contains potentially sensitive material, which some readers may find upsetting. Sexual assault, suicide, and drug use are some of the topics mentioned in this book, and though not the main premise, they are a part of the story.
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First published January 1, 2021
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Sarah Mello
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Sarah Mello is a celebrated author of young adult mysteries, best known for leveraging social media to connect with her audience. Her work includes the Westcott High series, which garnered a dedicated fanbase after Sarah's digital marketing concept for the first-ever "book cast" launched in 2019. Following the series, Sarah published the standalone novel Row--another book brought to life across social media, and her latest, Plum Creek.
Sarah Mello is a celebrated author of young adult mysteries, best known for leveraging social media to connect with her audience. Her work includes the Westcott High series, which garnered a dedicated fanbase after Sarah's digital marketing concept for the first-ever "book cast" launched in 2019. Following the series, Sarah published the standalone novel Row--another book brought to life across social media, and her latest, Plum Creek.
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January 16, 2024
Wow. I don’t review many books. I saw a promo clip for Row on TikTok and picked it up. This is SUCH a hidden gem of a book. I was hooked from the beginning and the end has me SPINNING. I’m not sure why this book isn’t being talked about but EVERYONE should read it. Sarah, I’ll be reading all your books now and NEED a movie on this one
January 3, 2024
Ending had me on da edge of ma seattttttt!!! Someone plz give me more answers 😩
January 11, 2021
I can't believe what I just read, and I can't believe I didn't figure it out! PLEASE TELL ME THERE IS A ROW 2!!!!!
August 18, 2021
I just started reading again and this is a book I saw on tiktok and I love it!!!!!! Mya is my favorite character in this book and I hope there's another one! I would like to see her and Tripp together :'(
June 22, 2021
First and foremost, this is definitely a YA book.
I read Westcott High by Sarah Mello a while back and I recall they were not too bad. Not my usual angsty bully romance with lots of sizzling hot segs book, more YA but still kept me interested. So, I see 'ROW' on TikTok (which the TT was amazingly good with this haunting music that captured me!) so I downloaded it immediately.
Have you seen 13 Reasons Why? It definitely gave me that sort of vibe. The story is from the mind of Cole. About his friendship with a girl named Row. Row disappears, presumed dead, but Cole 'feels' that she is not and is determined to find her. The story is captivating and you feel like your following the Scooby Doo gang! haha, jk...but it is good. It goes back and forth between present and past and that took me a minute to get used to, but you do get used to it and figure it out and I was starting to look for it in the chapters! The ending though, I need someone to explain to me the ENDING!? WTH? What does it mean????? Tell meeeee!!!!
If you want some mystery, and a quick read, pick this up!
I read Westcott High by Sarah Mello a while back and I recall they were not too bad. Not my usual angsty bully romance with lots of sizzling hot segs book, more YA but still kept me interested. So, I see 'ROW' on TikTok (which the TT was amazingly good with this haunting music that captured me!) so I downloaded it immediately.
Have you seen 13 Reasons Why? It definitely gave me that sort of vibe. The story is from the mind of Cole. About his friendship with a girl named Row. Row disappears, presumed dead, but Cole 'feels' that she is not and is determined to find her. The story is captivating and you feel like your following the Scooby Doo gang! haha, jk...but it is good. It goes back and forth between present and past and that took me a minute to get used to, but you do get used to it and figure it out and I was starting to look for it in the chapters! The ending though, I need someone to explain to me the ENDING!? WTH? What does it mean????? Tell meeeee!!!!
If you want some mystery, and a quick read, pick this up!
May 2, 2021
Sarah Mello, also the author of Westcott High, has done it again with another high school mystery that will have you wanting to keep on reading until the case is solved! Once you think you may have figured it all out she’ll surprise you with twists and turns!
Row was truly a rollercoaster of a book! I loved meeting these characters and getting swept up in the mystery surrounding what happened to Row. I also loved the way the story was written between two different timelines. I don’t usually read mystery novels but I was completely hooked and needed to know how everything was going to come together in the end. The last couple of pages had me speeding up my reading because of how invested I was. It’s been a few days since I finished and I’m still in shock over the ending!
Row was truly a rollercoaster of a book! I loved meeting these characters and getting swept up in the mystery surrounding what happened to Row. I also loved the way the story was written between two different timelines. I don’t usually read mystery novels but I was completely hooked and needed to know how everything was going to come together in the end. The last couple of pages had me speeding up my reading because of how invested I was. It’s been a few days since I finished and I’m still in shock over the ending!
April 14, 2021
No one writes dialog like Sarah Mello!
I loved her Westcott high books and so I had to read Row, and it did not disappoint. If you like witty dialog, mysteries that leave you guessing until the end, and endings that blow your mind....this book is for you!
I loved her Westcott high books and so I had to read Row, and it did not disappoint. If you like witty dialog, mysteries that leave you guessing until the end, and endings that blow your mind....this book is for you!
January 9, 2021
If outer banks and thirteen reasons why had a baby, this would be it. Great job!
January 9, 2021
Another movie by Sarah Mello, AKA, captivating!
December 31, 2023
i’m shocked🧍🏽♀️i can’t believe i didn’t figure it out 😭
January 24, 2024
This book was really good, but I am SO lost at the ending!! I’m BEGGING for someone to explain it to me 🥲😂
March 21, 2024
it will have you on the edge of your seat
I loved every second of this book. I never could tell who did. The past and present pov were gone greatly. I didn’t want it to end.
I loved every second of this book. I never could tell who did. The past and present pov were gone greatly. I didn’t want it to end.
December 17, 2024
I feel like this would make a great movie
February 22, 2021
Wowwwww. I really hope theres a Row 2!!
June 26, 2024
I’m so confused what happened to Row Myers. Or did Cole make that all up in his head ?
January 6, 2024
masterpiece, someone explain the ending to me pleaseeeee.
June 9, 2024
maybe 2.5
i liked the storyline but i think the execution/formatting was lacking. the scene/timeline shifts were written like how it’d be done in a film which doesn’t translate as well in a book. it wasn’t really hard to follow but it was just a lot to keep up with the constant abrupt changes.
the ending was also interesting. i just wish it was set up better because i was just really confused until i read the author’s explanation in the review section.
i liked the storyline but i think the execution/formatting was lacking. the scene/timeline shifts were written like how it’d be done in a film which doesn’t translate as well in a book. it wasn’t really hard to follow but it was just a lot to keep up with the constant abrupt changes.
the ending was also interesting. i just wish it was set up better because i was just really confused until i read the author’s explanation in the review section.
August 21, 2025
10/10 recommend this book! I was sucked in from the very beginning. At night I read until I could no longer hold my eyes open. It has so many elements, it's hard to say what genre it is! Part love story, part mystery, part YA coming-of-age; they all add up to a great book. I was so shocked and in awe of how Sarah Mello ended the book. I hope there's a second, but even if not, this was a great story!
May 11, 2024
My jaw is still on the floor as I write this review. I don’t have words yet but I don’t know why this book isn’t talked about more! It’s the best book I’ve read in a while. The kind of book that leaves a mark. 10/10!
November 1, 2021
WHAT????? My jaw has been on the floor for fifteen minutes!! Everyone has to read this book!!!
February 26, 2021
As always, Sarah Mello delivers to us another well-written, captivating book! I love the way Sarah Mello writes; it’s always written in such a wonderful way. As soon as I started this story, I was immediately sucked into the world of Row and Cole. I really enjoyed the dynamic amongst all the characters and thought the author did a wonderful job of connecting them together. The story itself was a trippy one and had me thinking about it long after I was done reading. It took me a minute to realize what was going on, but once I figured it out, my jaw dropped. This was such a good twist and one I definitely didn’t see coming!
I will be keeping my eye out for the next book Sarah Mello decides to present us with!
I will be keeping my eye out for the next book Sarah Mello decides to present us with!
January 25, 2024
Such an under hyped book. I found it on TikTok and read it so quickly. WE NEED A SECOND!!!! This book is so well written and will have you on the edge of your seat trying to figure it all out. Highly recommend.
November 1, 2021
What can I say? Clever…just clever.
5/5
5/5
December 19, 2024
Great book if you like mystery and romance, I was expecting another ending but didn’t trouble me that much. Loved the underwater peace that Cole had and transmitted to Row !
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