I received a copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. 
 I was drawn into this book from the very beginning. California weather, the cool breeze of the beach, the soothing lull of the ocean, sun kissed surfers, and a group of friends with a special bond is enough to make you want to read Girl out of Water. 
 I loved this book and the title is oh so fitting. Anise is ready for the best summer of her life with it being the last time she and her friends will be together before going off to college and moving on to other things. That is, until Anise's dad informs her they have to fly to Nebraska to help her aunt who was in a bad car accident. 
 What I loved about this book is that Anise is afraid to leave her home and he friends. She's out of her element in Nebraska and has to watch out for her three younger cousins while life continues to go on for her friends without her. But Anise realizes that Nebraska isn't so bad when she meets super cute skater Lincoln. He helps her find the fun parts of Nebraska and see that foreign places have their own appeal than just surfing. While Anise grumbled about having to watch after her cousins, she really loved it and was invested in their safety and happiness. 
 Also, there is a beautiful life lesson in this book. Friendship is an unbreakable bond. No matter how long you go without talking to someone or how many miles separate you, friendships last forever. Yes, moving on from high school is hard. It means leaving your home to some new city or state. It means saying goodbye to your friends. I think Laura Silverman incorporated these things beautifully into the story. 
 I really loved this book. It was fun and a little adventurous. I really liked Anise and could kinda relate to her fears. Lincoln was such an awesome character and he was just Anise needed. I also liked Anise's dad and her other family members. The twins are a riot. I seriously would recommend this book to everyone.