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It’s rather fitting that I read Water Born during summer, and an absolutely boiling British one too. Whilst The Drowning, the prelude to Water Born, dealt primarily with a dark side to water, the continuation gets darker still and tackles water and hot weather.
Set 17 years after the events of The Drowning, Nic is a passionate swimmer. In the manic clutches of a heat wave, Nicola starts to hear voices underwater, and then the drowning’s start to take place. Just what is happening, and what does it have to do with her dad’s irrational fear of the water?
It seems like so much happened in Water Born from start to finish, which made it so easy to read. Mostly, the reading experience was enjoyable. Then I became invested and towards the end I got rather emotional! The novel takes the word ‘thriller’ to a whole other level, and definitely leaves you on your toes.
Being set quite far in the future, 2030 to be precise, the one thing lacking for me was world-building hinting at a future society. I wasn’t expecting flying cars, just some indication that time had passed, other than the character ages.
Nic was wilful and vivid, which I found incredibly endearing. I’d like to see more characters like her that have depth and completeness, rather than just being known as ‘the kickass one.’ Her feelings and reactions were totally warranted throughout and she’s the type of person I think I’d like to know.
Need another reason to buy Water Born? It has the most gorgeous cover, and it’s SHINY. Paired with The Drowning, it will add total splendour to your bookcase.
Whilst I would recommend reading The Drowning before Water Born for extra comprehension, it’s not compulsory and the two can be read separately.
3 Comments
Liv_TheAbsentHistorian
10 August, 2014 at 10:39 pmI had not heard of either of those books until now, but they actually sound quite intense and exciting actually!
I love water and swimming though, so I am not sure if this might put me off!
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Jesse Owen
11 August, 2014 at 1:16 pmI really want to read these two books – they both sound really intriguing. Great review 🙂
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Ruby
12 August, 2014 at 10:40 pmI feel like I haven’t commented on your blog in ages (sorry)! I’ve been reading all your posts though. 🙂
I think I’ll probably give this one a go if it pops up at my local library, given I really enjoyed The Drowning. Although the lack of world-building sounds a tad annoying, Nic sounds like such a complex and well thought out heroine. 🙂
Brilliant review Lucy (as per usual)! 😀
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