Pools : the captivating new novel from New York Times bestselling author of We Were Liars

A dazzling new novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of We Were Liars.

<p>Once, in a small New England town known for its hot springs, something terrible happened. Something that should have been a warning to stay away from the pools, if the stories were to be believed.<br><br>But no one is afraid of the water anymore - even if they should be. <br><br>When new girl Lexie meets golden boy Chester, their chemistry is undeniable. She's running from a glittering life she won't speak about. He's hiding secrets of his own. Their connection feels bigger than both of them, despite their damage. <br><br>One frigid winter morning in that small New England town, five people go for a swim in the pools. Five people, including Chester. What happens there sends shock waves through the town-and changes life as Lexie knows it forever.<br><br> Powerful and intensely romantic, <i>The Pools</i> tackles love, loss, womanhood and identity. A tale that will linger in the mind and provoke intense conversation. A compelling and memorable love story.</p>