Diva

In Diva, the companion to Alex Flinn’s YA novel Breathing Under Water, Caitlin is dealing with a lot. She’s living through the aftermath of an abusive relationship, she has a youth-obsessed mother who just doesn’t understand her, and she’s on a constant yo-yo diet to live up the standards of her nitpicking friends.

All Caitlin wants is to escape her not-so-glamorous life and pursue her dream of becoming a singer, but when she’s accepted into the Miami High School of the Arts, her life doesn’t magically become perfect. Yet despite some struggles to keep up with her competitive classmates and the distraction of cute new crush, Caitlin never loses her sense of humor and eventually gains the confidence to achieve her goals.

Perfect for fans of such books as Carolyn Mackler’s The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big Round Things.

Caitlin’s year at the new school will test her in every way, forcing her to find her strength—and her voice.

Overcoming a Toxic Past: After breaking up with her abusive ex-boyfriend, Nick, Caitlin has to learn to trust herself again—and maybe even a cute new crush. A Difficult Mother Daughter Relationship: Her mom wants her to be a popular cheerleader, not an opera singer. Navigating her mother’s youth-obsessed world is Caitlin’s toughest performance yet. High School Drama: Trading her old, popular friends for the "freaks" and "goths" at a new school is a huge risk, but it might be the only way for Caitlin to truly fit in. Relatable Teen Angst: With a voice full of humor and heart, Caitlin journals her way through dieting, friendships, and the search for self-confidence in a story that’s both funny and deeply moving.