"The masterful plot, the theatricality of the dramatic scenes unfolding in the courtroom, combined with the touching portrayal of the migrant's psychology and the experience of being a parent to a child with special needs, make this captivating book a valuable lesson." Kirkus Reviews
"An impressive, twist-filled literary debut… As a former lawyer, Angie Kim knows the courtroom process from the inside and introduces us to her writing with an exquisitely crafted novel, exploring the joys and struggles of motherhood, the deceptive nature of truth, and the relentless nature of justice." Publishers Weekly
"In Underwater Wonders, we confront truths so explosive they could blow up a courtroom; dark, deeply human truths capable of leading us both to condemnation and forgiveness of a part of ourselves." LA Times
"An excellent, tightly woven courtroom thriller where good intentions clash with uncontrollable passions. A powerful story, full of compassion and generosity, yet simultaneously ruthless." Laura Lipman, author of 'My Beautiful Dead'
"Captivating! Angie Kim narratively transforms a murder trial into an exciting exploration of parental love, experimental treatments, and the overwhelming cost of immigration." Elle