“Many times, I found myself with tears in my eyes because of the themes that are relatable and so human.” —Carolina Castillo, Author of A Song of Magic

 

“Under Water is a beautifully crafted reminder that we are not alone, even when we feel like we are.” —Kayla Tellington, Editor-in-Chief of Kaytell Ink

 

This debut collection features unforgettable stories that mix literary fiction with fantasy to explore mother, daughter, sister, and self relationships. Readers will discover what it means to be a bluebottle—a creature that lives within a colony because it cannot survive by itself. From sisters torn apart to daughters missing their mothers, Under Water shows how being alone is not as magical as it may seem.

 

One sister can grow roses while the other can kill them, but what happens when their magic works against them? With her mother on her deathbed, a young woman is given a difficult choice that could either save her or her mother, but not both. And one missed phone call quickly changes the course for two sisters, but will they find their happy ending?

 

Under Water is both heartwarming and tragic with a sprinkle of humor. These stories show the human connection in the lightest and darkest parts of life, reinventing the genre of literary fantasy.