In Deeper Waters

By F.T. Lukens

Forbidden magic, high-seas adventure and love . . . the perfect LGBTQ+ romantic fantasy from New York Times bestselling author F. T. Lukens is here! Perfect for fans of Rainbow Rowell, Daughter of the Pirate King and Adam Silvera. 

Prince Tal has waited a long time for his coming-of-age tour – a chance to explore his family’s kingdom. When his ship’s crew discovers a mysterious prisoner on a derelict vessel, Tal feels an intense connection with
the roguish Athlen. So when Athlen leaps overboard and disappears, Tal is heartbroken.

But it’s not long before Athlen turns up on dry land, very much alive, and as charming – and secretive – as ever. When Tal is kidnapped in a plot to reveal his powers and destroy his family, Athlen might be his only hope. But can Tal trust him?

Funny, subversive, romantic fantasy from New York Times bestselling author F. T. Lukens. Look out for So This is Ever After and Spell Bound. 

• Language: English
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster UK
• Release date: Dec 22, 2022
• ISBN: 9781398521452

F.T. Lukens

F.T. Lukens is a New York Times bestselling author of YA speculative fiction including the novels Spell Bound, So This Is Ever After, and In Deeper Waters (2022 ALA Rainbow Booklist; Junior Library Guild Selection), as well as other science fiction and fantasy works. Their contemporary fantasy novel The Rules and Regulations for Mediating Myths & Magic was a 2017 Cybils Award finalist in YA Speculative Fiction and won the Bisexual Book Award for Speculative Fiction. F.T. resides in North Carolina with their spouse, three kids, three dogs, and three cats.

Reviews for In Deeper Waters

[tornadox-962417 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This is the queer romance book I've been wanting to read all year.

Tal is a prince who has led a very sheltered life, in order to hide his dangerous form of magic from the world. Although he has been looking forward to his coming-of-age tour, he doesn't like boats. His eldest brother keeps calling him Tally. And everyone expects him to drink and carouse like his siblings, while he'd rather think about the mysterious boy they found on an abandoned ship.

Mysteries, magic, and YA romance.