Publisher: Razorbill
Publication Date: May 2023
A juicy mystery of jealousy, love, and betrayal set on a Semester at Sea-inspired cruise ship, with a diverse cast of delightfully suspicious characters who’ll leave you guessing with every jaw-dropping twist.
After being jilted by her ex-boyfriend and best friend, Jade couldn't be more ready to embark on the adventure of a lifetime—11 countries in 4 months, all from the luxurious Campus on Board ship—and to wedge an entire globe between her and the people who broke her heart.
But when Jade discovers the backstabbing couple are also setting sail, her obsession with them grows and festers, leading to a shocking murder. And as their friends begin to drop like flies, Jade and her new crush must race to clear her name and find the killer they’re trapped at sea with….before anyone else winds up in body bags.
Lying in the Deep is a closed room mystery. Taking place on a cruise ship, Jade becomes the main suspect after her ex-best friend is presumed to being murdered and thrown over the side of the ship. While she tries to clear her name, she learns that a lot of people on board have secrets and she may be too late to save herself.
I wanted to love this one. I did ultimately enjoy it, but it wasn't as good as I was hoping. I did call one of the twists, but didn't see the ending coming. So, I liked that aspect. My main issue with the book was I felt like I was reading about a bunch of high schoolers. Not juniors and seniors in college. Every character came across as very immature. That really reduced my enjoyment of the book. I also wasn't a huge fan of the ending. I needed more follow-up. Maybe an epilogue. I'll still recommend it. It was an entertaining read, just not as good as I was hoping.
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