Aristotle and Dante Dive into the Waters of the World

Aristotle and Dante Dive into the Waters of the World by Benjamin Alire Sáenz

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


This novel is a worthy sequel to Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe. At the end of Universe, they have kissed, they are in love. Ari has fought his demons, and wonders how he could have ever thought loving Dante was shameful.

Now, how to stay in love, how to build a relationship in a "world that seems to challenge their very existence?" For Ari, this love is transformative. He finds he can longer truly be the loner, "silent and invisible," a role which has protected him for his high school years. He has new friends, he stands up for bullies, he is no longer silent. And always, Dante.

Their love will be tested. Can it survive an often hostile culture? Can it survive loss?

A beautiful novel, as lyrically beautiful as its prequel, a testament to love and hope.

Recommended.



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