Diving In

by Jessie Sanders

After the events of Into the Flames, the first book of the Grover Cleveland series, Rahab Carmichael is strangely content. She’s found friends who embrace every aspect of her--including her superpowers--and even feels at ease in Grover Cleveland Academy. For the first time in her life, Rahab has friends like family and a school that feels like home. But as the academy moves into a new semester, Rahab realizes that families and homes are never perfect. As the weather turns frigid, Rahab finds the promise of Bracken Carnegie’s affections cooling just as dramatically. He won’t talk to her, spend time with her, or even look at her. What will it take to thaw his heart? Does she even want to try anymore? Confusing Rahab even more is Scotty Smith. Cute, kind, and totally normal, Scott is also clearly into her. He’s also right in the middle of a rash of weird thefts that have been occurring around Boston. Scout wants to investigate, but Rahab isn’t sure how it will affect her relationship with Scotty. But those investigations quickly shove boy trouble on the backburner. Some mysterious person named Aidan is behind the fires and robberies spreading across the city, and Rahab’s ragtag band of super powered teens may be the only ones who can put an end to her sinister schemes. Who is this new villain? What does she really want? How much destruction can she truly cause? It’s up to Rahab to dive into the icy waters and find out. But can she overcome the bone chilling shock in time to save her friends, her school, and her city?

242 pages, Paperback

First published June 15, 2013

About the author

Jessie's life has been surrounded by books since the beginning. She realized she wanted to be an author at age six, finished her first novel at age fifteen, and became a professional editor at age twenty-three. Now she works as a freelance editor and full-time mom in addition to writing her own stories.

A product of the Harry Potter generation, Jessie's specialty is young adult urban fantasy. Her series Grover Cleveland Academy includes Into the Flames, Diving In, and To See Clearly.

Sanders has also written a series of low fantasy short stories called Tales from Pocatello. The first four tales are currently available for all e-readers.

Reviews

[Mara · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love the Grover Cleveland series. All the characters are great and their relationships are real...plus you get adventure and teenagers to the rescue! And I get to fantasize about breathing underwater, which is the power I want.

[Kathy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Disclaimer: I won this book.

I have not read the first book in the series, but I had no trouble understanding the characters. The premise of the series is good, and the continuing plot seems to be heating up. I would like to read more stories about the students of Grover Cleveland Academy.

[Rachel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun & enjoyable afternoon read. I think I liked Diving In better than the first book in the series, mainly since we see the characters using more of their powers and facing a more intense adversary. Can't wait to see what happens next in the Grover Cleveland universe.