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In Deeper Waters by F.T. Lukens

105 reviews

akal's review against another edition

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adventurous 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? Yes

4.0

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pvp_niki's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional hopeful lighthearted fast-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

5.0

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carlotta_ho's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional 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? It's complicated

5.0

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blewballoon's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional 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? No

4.75

If you want a fun, adventurous, queer,
mermaid (merman in this case)
fantasy story, this should hit the spot. It did for me! I loved these characters and, for a change, actually wished this was a series so I could have more time with them in this world. The writing style was straightforward and immersive, so it was easy to breeze through. It definitely fits the parameters of a YA book, but I found it very enjoyable as an adult reader. I'm really glad I picked this up, I had bought it because my local bookstore had a signed copy and I liked the colorful cover. 
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njstew's review against another edition

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fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Loveable characters? Yes

3.5

The plot was fantastic and had me gripped, although I was disappointed by the ending (
was very ready to be devastated, and sad I didn’t get that
). The writing was fine, but definitely not the highlight. 
Loved the yearning, alongside the adorable-ness of the crushes, had me kicking my feet and giggling.
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staticz77's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense fast-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

5.0

The only complaint that U gave about this book, is that I found the start way too fast for me. Like 20 things happened in the first few pages. But I absolutely loved this book!!! The relationship between all the characters and how mysterious it is was just amazing.
The romance between Tal and Athlen was so good, the way Tal was so obsessed with him when he barely knew anything about him, the way that Athlen wasn't scared for Tal's magic, their overall relationship was just really nice to read. The relationship Tal has with his family is so so sweet, I love Garrett and Kest, how they were so heartbroken when Tal was kidnapped absolutely killed me. The whole kidnapping scene was so hard to read since it was all so sad. The amount of trauma that he experienced, especially his sickness, I found it really good how that was portrayed. How he hated his magic but he used it for Athlen was such a good way to convey their relationship.
I really loved this book!! The (other) only thing, is that I want a second one!- 
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beanschemes's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional mysterious fast-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

3.5

Enjoyable book if an adventure with some gay romance is what you're looking for! Though some of the characters are fairly one dimensional (looking at you
Garrett
).
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teddie_valetine98's review against another edition

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emotional medium-paced

4.5

The rep was well done.
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rosy_posy's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious 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

4.25

I would read a whole series of this, I want way more than this! Great read.
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fanboyriot's review against another edition

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adventurous funny 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? No

4.5

Read For:
🔮 Magic
🌊 High Fantasy
🤴🏽Prince x Merfolk
🤝 Rivals to Lovers Vibes
🧜🏼‍♂️ The Gay Little Mermaid

This was absolutely adorable.  It was enchanting and adventurous all the while being wholesome and tense at times. 

The characters were detailed and lovable.  I really enjoyed the atmosphere of this book, the plot and setting made this high fantasy all the more enjoyable.

There were The Little Mermaid vibes but gayer and much more interesting with the magic.  It was really cute.

Release Date: 29, March 2022
POV: Third Person
Spice: 🌶️
Rep: Bisexual or maybe Pansexual (MC), LGBTQIA Characters
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