Reviews

In Deeper Waters by F.T. Lukens

hexentart's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful inspiring sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

A heartwarming action/adventure.

manda_kaye's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

lightzags's review against another edition

adventurous emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

stefanikovaa_'s review against another edition

Would be really nice with proper world building and character development, but overall a cute and light fairytale

memento_morri's review against another edition

adventurous emotional lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

pastelwriter's review against another edition

funny hopeful tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

The way I consumed this as if my very life depended on it 😩💖 I absolutely adored it. F.T. Lukens continues to be an icon in the YA fantasy romance section. They have never let me down in any of the 3 books I’ve read by them. 

First of all, the romance between Tal and Athlen had me swooning and grinning ear to ear. They were so adorable! I loved the dynamic of Tal being a little love sick while Athlen is charming, and a little too familiar, but also a little too aloof. It was lovely! They both saw each other as wonderful, magical creatures, and they truly learned to be there for each other 💖🥺💖

The side characters in this were also great. Shay in particular stands out because heck yes. Give me a woman with a sword 🤩 I’m on my knees immediately. I totally get her love interest being all 🥰 for her because I would be the same. 

I also liked that some of the side characters really challenged Tal, and his view of the world because of his sheltered upbringing. Ultimately, this brought out the best in him as he had good intentions to start with. It also made him better embrace the darker side of himself that he also needed to accept ✨

To be honest, the only reason this lost half a star was because the resolution was so cheesy 😂 I absolutely adored it, but it was dramatic and silly. It felt a little bit off compared to some of the other parts of the story. Still, I love me some cheese, so I ate up the drama and theatrics. 

All in all? This was a great time. I can’t wait to buddy read the newest novel by F.T. Lukens with my friend 💖

aarnireads's review against another edition

3.0

Sometimes what you need is an adorable, exciting fairy tale about a cute prince and a cute merman. And without a single shred of homophobia in sight <3 And a supportive family <3

deima_alnzr's review against another edition

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

littlelikkel's review against another edition

medium-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated

4.0

milmill's review against another edition

adventurous funny relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

Cheesy? Yes, but also very adorable and sweet.