A review by plumpaperbacks
In Deeper Waters by F.T. Lukens

adventurous 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

5.0

This book is my newest obsession. I was instantly drawn into the story and attached to Taliesin and Athlen. These boys are adorable and precious and need to be protected. Their romance is so soft and sweet and perfect. I love them and Tal’s family and Dara.

From a more critical perspective, not only  was this a really fun read, but the plot, characters, and world were all well-developed. In the second half, there were some interesting twists I didn’t see coming. Lukens took the story in multiple directions I never expected.

Also, I was so not expecting the last fifty pages to be as emotional as they were. I was panicking as I read, desperately hoping that everything would work out. Thankfully, it did. The last chapter was so unbelievably cute and wholesome and good. It made me very happy.

I’ll be thinking about this book for a while. It’s definitely one of the best books I’ve read in 2021, and a new favorite. Highly, highly recommended!

Representation
  • queer protagonist and love interest
  • achillean romance (m/m)
  • side character with depression
  • side characters of color
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