Words in Deep Blue

A poignant tale of love, loss, and second chances

Cath Crowley author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Hachette Children's Group

Published:5th Apr '18

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Words in Deep Blue cover

In Words in Deep Blue, two teens navigate love and loss in a bookstore, discovering hope and healing through letters hidden in pages.

In Words in Deep Blue, the story unfolds in a charming bookstore that serves as a backdrop for a poignant love story. Rachel, having lost her brother, returns to the city and the bookshop where she once felt a spark with Henry Jones. Years ago, she had hidden a love letter in one of his favorite books, hoping for a connection that never materialized. Now, faced with grief and a desire for distraction, she finds herself working alongside Henry, the boy she once adored but would rather avoid.

As Rachel navigates her feelings of loss and longing, the bookstore becomes a sanctuary filled with secrets and unspoken words. The letters exchanged between Rachel and Henry symbolize their journey of healing and rediscovery. Each book on the shelves holds stories of love, hope, and the possibility of second chances. Through their shared experiences, they begin to confront their pasts and the complexities of their emotions.

Words in Deep Blue beautifully explores themes of love, grief, and the transformative power of literature. As Rachel and Henry's relationship deepens, they learn that while life can be unpredictable and painful, the written word has the ability to connect and heal. In this enchanting tale, readers are reminded of the importance of love and the impact of words in shaping our lives.

One of the loveliest, most exquisitely beautiful books I've read in a very long time... I didn't just read the pages, I lived in them. * Jennifer Niven, author of All the Bright Places *
A big-hearted, stunner of a novel. Cath Crowley's gorgeous prose will make you both tear up and swoon. A beautifully honest meditation on grief and love. * Jasmine Warga, author of My Heart and Other Black Holes *
Reading Words in Deep Blue feels a little bit like a slow dance, or falling in love, or swimming in the ocean on a rainy day. It's a stunning reminder of the power of words and books and stories that will leave your heart full and heavy and hungry for more. Cath Crowley is magic. * Krystal Sutherland, author of Our Chemical Hearts *
Original, wise, and essential. . . . This love story is an ode to words and life. * Kirkus Reviews, starred review *
Crowley has built a warm cast of surprising and memorable characters and placed them in universal circumstances that slowly unfold into something extraordinary. * Booklist, starred review *

ISBN: 9781444907896

Dimensions: 196mm x 128mm x 26mm

Weight: 260g

352 pages