Thanks West 44 Books and Netgalley for this eARC. Another lovely In Verse novel by Edd Tello! Daylan used to be an avid swimmer but since he saw Cihuamichin, a legendary water woman, in the El Naci river he hasn’t be able to bring himself to go in. Much to the chagrin of his parents and best friend but to the pleasure of his bullies. It’s also difficult because no one believes him about what he saw. Then newcomer Eliam starts at his school and he finds himself drawn to the mysterious new boy. However things get complicated when Eliam becomes friends with his bullies. When his bullies and Eliam break Cihuamichin’s rules they stir up trouble. Daylan has to face the river in order to stop something terrible from happening to Eliam and the others. Can he face his fears? Can he save Eliam? Can he prove that he really saw Cihuamichin? A quick read and a great story! A look at facing your fears and doing brave things. Sweet and heartwarming! A wonderful middle grade in verse fantasy that you don’t want to miss!