12-year-old Dominican American Aniana Del Mar was born to be in the water. Due to a tragic accident when her mother was younger, Ani’s mami has forbidden Ani from returning to the water, so she and Papi must keep her swim practices a secret. That is, until she is diagnosed with Juvenile Arthritis and the doctor believes that swimming paired with the right medications will help Ani manage her disease. This is a powerful novel-in-verse about a young person living with and managing her chronic illness, learning to balance family dynamics, and celebrating the victories that keep her going.