Coming Up for Air [Paperback]

<p><em>Swim. Eat. Shower. School. Snack. Swim. Swim. Swim. Dinner. Homework. Bed. Repeat.</em></p><p>All of Maggie's focus and free time is spent swimming.?? She's not only striving to earn scholarships—she's training to qualify for the Olympics.?? It helps that her best friend, Levi, is also on the team, and cheers her on. But Levi's already earned an Olympic tryout, so Maggie feels even more pressure to succeed.?? And it's not until Maggie's away on a college visit that she realizes how much of the "typical" high school experience she's missed by being in the pool.</p><p>No one to shy away from a challenge, Maggie decides to squeeze the most out of her senior year.?? First up? Making out with a guy.?? And Levi could be the perfect candidate.?? After all, they already spend a lot of time together.?? But as Maggie slowly starts to uncover new feelings for Levi, how much is she willing to sacrifice in the water to win at love?<br></p>"Maggie's present-tense narration is rich with the details of elite student athletics, and she is cleareyed in her exploration of her sexuality, including a look at college hookup culture that manages to be very funny. The frank depiction of female teenage sexuality elevates this series entry." - <strong><em>Kirkus</em></strong>"This lighthearted romance has all the trademarks of a Kenneally novel: a strong female lead, a sexy male love interest, and a complicated relationship fraught with sexual tension. Fans of the author's Hundred Oaks series won't be disappointed as they watch Maggie's and Levi's friendship move in a new direction, and the competitive and uncertain element of Maggie's future in swimming makes the page turning all the more enjoyable." - <strong><em>Publishers Weekly</em></strong>"The writing and plotting will appeal to the intended audience and perfectly balance intelĂ`