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Like Water (novel)Like Water is a young adult novel written by Rebecca Podos and published in 2017 by Balzer + Bray. The story, which was the recipient of a Lambda Literary Award, centers on Savannah Espinoza, a teenager from New Mexico who begins discovering more about her sexuality when she becomes enamored with a genderqueer teenager, called Leigh.

Podos' book was received positively by critics, who commended the author's handling of the characters' sexuality and gender identity as well as the authentic description of living in a small town of New Mexico.

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Savannah Espinoza lives in a small town in New Mexico where most young adults leave in search for better opportunities in other cities. Espinoza's plan was to try applying for a scholarship based on her swimming skills, but at her final year of school, her father learns he has Huntington's disease. Espinoza decides to stay and help with the family's restaurant, instead of pursuing a degree, and she begins going out with any boy that shows interest.

Eventually, Savannah meets Lucas and his sister, Leigh, whose family had just moved in to the city. She finds herself sexually attracted to Leigh. The two teenagers begin a relationship, which causes Savannah to question her sexual identity. Although the two love each other, the relationship is filled with challenges due to Leigh's "mischievous and daring" personality.

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