Reading open water was both pleasurable and painful. As if there's a force that is slowly squeezing your chest, in results of either a warm hug or suffocation.
Open Water is a novel that is about two people who appreciate various forms of art like music, dancing, photography, and writing, and yet they struggle to freely express themselves freely without feeling guilt. The author touches on so many important subjects like race, injustice, police brutality, mental health issues, grief and complicated family relationships while also navigating the blossoming relationship between our characters where the author the male main character described it 

The infatuation was immediate, but coming in terms with their feelings and making sense of them didn't come easily. They took pleasur  in the slow mundane life, simple activities, and each others company. To me, this book is also about forgiveness and self-discovery, and I am beyond happy that I got the read it