Aristotle and Dante Dive into the Waters of the World

hardcover, 544 pages

Published Oct. 10, 2021 by Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers.

ISBN:
978-1-5344-9619-4
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4 stars (8 reviews)

The highly anticipated sequel to the critically acclaimed, multiple award-winning novel Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe is an achingly romantic, tender tale sure to captivate fans of Adam Silvera and Mary H.K. Choi.

In Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe, two boys in a border town fell in love. Now, they must discover what it means to stay in love and build a relationship in a world that seems to challenge their very existence.

Ari has spent all of high school burying who he really is, staying silent and invisible. He expected his senior year to be the same. But something in him cracked open when he fell in love with Dante, and he can’t go back. Suddenly he finds himself reaching out to new friends, standing up to bullies of all kinds, and making his voice heard. And, always, there is Dante, …

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Review of 'Aristotle and Dante Dive into the Waters of the World' on 'Goodreads'

5 stars

This book is an emotional roller coaster ride. I liked that it made me laugh in the end too! I hugged this book tight and close to me for a while because I knew Aristotle and Dante live inside this book. They are there. They are safe there. A lot of Aristotle is in me too along with some part of Dante. But that isn't safe as the book. I can preserve them in the book. I can cherish and be happy about this sincere love story. But can I preserve myself? Change can be hard. Ari was able to change. And what a remarkable character development it was! I am trying too. Thank you for this book. It did help me grow and will continue to do so. A few lines and moments from the book pop up at times and help me relax and control myself in the …

Review of 'Aristotle and Dante Dive into the Waters of the World' on 'Goodreads'

5 stars

Just like the first book in this series, I could barely put it down. I really enjoyed reading about Ari and Dante and all their friends again. It got cheesy sometimes, but even that felt right.
I was very shocked at almost the end but then I was very happy to read the end again. Hope there are more stories to follow this, featuring our two heroes.

Review of 'Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe' on 'Storygraph'

3 stars

*Update: I no longer recommend this book because the way that the trans character is discussed and misgendered appears to be part of a pattern of transphobia on the part of the author and not just an area where the characters could learn better in later books. For this reason I no longer recommend the book and I will not be reading the sequel. My original review is intact below.

ARISTOTLE AND DANTE DISCOVER THE SECRETS OF THE UNIVERSE is a slow burn novel about friendship, loyalty, and growing up, following two teenage boys who are figuring out who they are and who they want to be. 

I truly loved reading this. Normally I have trouble getting into realistic fiction, but I was totally absorbed and spent all day curled up with this book. The MC’s struggle to figure out his feelings was given the space to breathe and develop, …

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