The Fish Pond
Following the events of "The River Speaks," seventeen-year-old Livia Harper returns to her grandparents' property, this time focusing on the mysterious fish pond hidden deep in the surrounding woods.
As Livia navigates her final year of high school and plans for her future, she finds herself drawn to the secluded pond and its ancient inhabitants. The fish, some rumored to be over a hundred years old, seem to carry the memories of generations before—including secrets about Livia's own family that could change everything she thought she knew about herself.
When developers threaten to purchase the neighboring land and potentially damage the delicate ecosystem surrounding the pond, Livia must find the courage to stand up for what she believes in while also confronting painful truths about her family's past.
"The Fish Pond" is a powerful story about environmental stewardship, the weight of family history, and finding one's voice amid the currents of change.
Early Reviews
"An even more nuanced and resonant follow-up to Louise's acclaimed debut. Where 'The River Speaks' introduced us to Livia's inner world, 'The Fish Pond' expands her story in concentric circles, touching on themes of conservation, community, and the echoes of the past."
— BookList (Advanced Reader Review)
"Louise proves she's no one-hit wonder with this sophomore novel that deepens the world she created while tackling bigger questions about our relationship with nature and responsibility to future generations. Young readers will find much to contemplate in these thoughtfully rendered pages."
— YA Today Magazine