Float Vol. 1 - by Kate Marchant (Paperback)

About the Book

"Amidst the chaos of her parents bitter divorce, Alaskan teenager Waverly Lyons trades in her textbooks and parka for a summer of suntans and short-shorts with her aunt in Florida. A fish out of water even back in the snow, Waverly is determined to be everything she isn't back home: cool, fun, dare she even say part of a group? There's just one problem. She doesn't know how to swim. Enter Blake--the super-tan, super-hot, super-arrogant boy next door who seems to hate her guts. When he discovers her secret, Waverly is positive that her perfect summer is perfectly over. But then Blake does the unthinkable. He offers to teach her."--

Book Synopsis

Dive into summer fun in this graphic novel romance from Webtoon. It's perfect for fans of True Beauty and Pumpkinheads!

Amidst the chaos of her parents' bitter divorce, Alaskan teenager Waverly Lyons trades in her textbooks and parka for a summer of suntans and short-shorts with her aunt in Florida. A fish out of water even back in the snow, Waverly is determined to be everything she isn't back home: cool, fun, dare she even say part of a group? There's just one problem. She doesn't know how to swim.

Enter Blake -- the super-tan, super-hot, super-arrogant boy next door who seems to hate her guts. When he discovers her secret, Waverly is positive that her perfect summer is perfectly over. But then Blake does the unthinkable. He offers to teach her.

This slice-of-life YA romance is illustrated in an anime-inspired style that readers will love. What are you waiting for? Dive in!

Review Quotes

Praise for Float Vol. 1!

A Junior Library Guild Selection

"Engaging characters and appealing, nostalgic artwork make for a satisfying read." -- Kirkus

"A charming story with a rom-com vibe, this graphic novel is an enjoyable, lighthearted, and summery read." -- School Library Journal

About the Author

Kate Marchant is the author of Float and Whistleblower. Born and raised in Oakland, California, she began writing on Wattpad when she was just fifteen. She now lives and writes in San Francisco. A film adaptation of Float was released in February 2024 and stars Robbie Amell and Andrea Bang.
There's isn't much to know about CJ except the love of her life is drawing and she even draws in her dreams. She also loves to exercise a lot in her free time, but sometimes too much. CJ is based in the Philippines.