Brynn swims. That's all she can focus on. With each stroke, she pushes herself further and further away from her friends, her family, and her grief. She sees a future for herself when she swims, and she can't let anyone stop her from reaching it. However, when a new guy shows up who seems to want her and her best friend, Brynn soon discovers that winning isn't always the answer.

Terra Elan McVoy dives straight into dark and twisty waters with IN DEEP. At first, Brynn seems like a competitive and fierce swimmer determined to reach her goals. While that is certainly true, the reader soon discovers there is more to the story. With each page, the suspense grows and grows, forging a breathless pace to the end. Brynn is a complex, moving, and strong protagonist whose story will capture you from the first page.

Sometimes novels with a single character-driven story will not be as good on the plot side. The character development will be phenomenal, but the chapter to chapter action might be lacking. IN DEEP brilliantly manages to weave a thoroughly three-dimensional character with plot twists that keep you turning the page as fast as possible. The secondary characters are right on par as well, with Kate, Grier, and Charlie all being multi-faceted and intriguing. The focus on friendships, romance, and allowing yourself to get close to someone makes this a surprisingly emotional read laced with gritty honesty.

The power of IN DEEP is immense, and Terra Elan McVoy will blow readers away with the exceptional writing. Suited especially for readers of The Perks of Being a Wallflower and The Break-Up Artist, IN DEEP is an unforgettable novel to pick up as soon as possible.