We Dont Swim Here, Vincent Tirado
We Dont Swim Here, Vincent Tirado
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We Don't Swim Here

Author: Vincent Tirado

Narrator: iiKane

Unabridged: 8 hr 34 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 05/16/2023


Synopsis

She is the reason no one goes in the water. And she will make them pay. A chilling new novel for fans of Tiffany D. Jackson, Lamar Giles, and Ryan Douglass.

Bronwyn is only supposed to be in rural Hillwoods for a year. Her grandmother is in hospice, and her father needs to get her affairs in order. And they're all meant to make some final memories together.

Except Bronwyn is miserable. Her grandmother is dying, everyone is standoffish, and she can't even go swimming. All she hears are warnings about going in the water, despite a gorgeous lake. And a pool at the abandoned rec center. And another in the high school basement.

Anais tries her hardest to protect Bronwyn from the shadows of Hillwoods. She follows her own rituals to avoid any unnecessary attention—and if she can just get Bronwyn to stop asking questions, she can protect her too. The less Bronwyn pays attention to Hillwoods, the less Hillwoods will pay attention to Bronwyn. She doesn't get that the lore is, well, truth. History. Pain. The living aren't the only ones who seek retribution when they're wronged. But when Bronwyn does more exploring than she should, they are both in for danger they couldn't expect.

About Vincent Tirado

Vincent Tirado is a non-binary Afro-Latinx Bronx native. They ventured out to Pennsylvania and Ohio to get their bachelor's degree in biology and master's degree in bioethics. They have had short stories published in Desert Rose and FIYAH literary magazines.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Jesse On Youtube on October 05, 2023

Tirado takes YA horror to an entirely new level in their sophomore novel. Loved the subtle commentary on Black folks’ trauma with water & racism in swimming pools. This was major Stranger Things and Jake Livingston vibes. It has so many moving parts, horrific scenes, and a mystery that kept us guess......more

Goodreads review by Melany on May 18, 2023

I really enjoyed this one. So many twists and turns, some spooky bits and even some moments I was like "aww". Has a paranormal vibe around the town, but cool to see the layers unfold and learn the truth. It kept me on the edge of my seat and the ending was BEAUTIFUL! I'd absolutely recommend if you'......more

Goodreads review by Rachel (TheShadesofOrange) on April 02, 2023

3.0 Stars After enjoying the author's debut YA horror novel, I was hopeful to also enjoy their newest release. I don't read a lot of YA horror but I occasionally try ones, especially if the author has worked for me before. In this case, I failed to become immersed in the story. I never felt particular......more

Goodreads review by Kristin on September 07, 2023

Bronwyn just wants to make it through the year without a breakdown. When her family moves due to her grandmother's ailing health all Bronwyn wants is to find her stress relief at the pool. Doing laps, participating on.the swim team, preparing for being a possible Olympian someday soon. Her cousin, A......more

Goodreads review by Raaven💖 on November 13, 2022

Ima give this one a 3.5. I actually like the simplistic cover for this one. I think a colorful cartoon picture like Vincent’s last book wouldn’t fit the theme very well. I really enjoyed Burn Down, Rise Up so I was excited for this. I love YA horror with some queer rep. There was unfortunately a lot......more