The Girl Who Stopped Swimming review

As part of my goal to read one non-school book per month, I just finished reading The Girl Who Stopped Swimming by Joshilyn Jackson.  This is the second book that I've read by this author and I liked them both so much, that I am looking forward to reading another of her books.

This book is about Laurel and her family, mostly her sister Thalia.  Laurel lives in a safe and prestigious neighborhood in Florida with her nerdy husband and her daughter Shelby who is the center of Laurel's life.  When one of Shelby's friends tragically drowns in Laurel's pool, it sets in motion a mission for Laurel to find the truth.  Laurel has always needed her older eccentric sister Thalia to step in and save her.  This time is no different so Laurel brings Thalia to her home to help her.  Laurel and Thalia don't always see eye to eye, but the one thing they have in common is their love of Laurel's daughter Shelby. This is a story about families and the secrets that lie beneath their facades. 

I liked this book a lot.  Thalia was a very interesting character and I'd love to see another story about her.  As diverse a character as she was, I'm sure there could be something else to write about her. I would give this book a B. 

Just finished reading: The Girl Who Stopped Swimming By Joshilyn Jackson