Down Came the Rain

From Jennifer Mathieu, the acclaimed author of Moxie - now a Netflix film - and Bad Girls Never Say Die, comes a bold novel about two young activists who find love and themselves as they tackle the threat of climate change.

After Eliza’s home in Houston is destroyed by Hurricane Harvey, she is forced to transfer to Southwest High School. Traumatized by the floods and anxious in her new surroundings, Eliza throws herself into environmental activism, even if it's against the wishes of her Big Oil dad.

But when she meets Javi – a boy who has experienced climate-related trauma of his own – she's finally able to connect with someone over the devastating mental effects of ecological disaster.

Filled with nuanced themes of mental health, classism, and eco-anxiety, Down Came the Rain is a riveting and moving tale of friendship, first love, and what it means to grow up in an ever-changing world.

Kirkus Reviews: Praises the novel as “an empathetic exploration of the complex impacts of climate change on young adults.” It notes that some dialogue feels less natural, but overall highlights the emotional truth of eco-anxiety and the nuanced dynamics between Eliza & Javi. 

 Publishers Weekly: Calls it “a potent meditation on the devastating effects of climate change through the lens of two eco-conscious high school juniors.”