Thank you to NetGalley and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, for the read of Kate Davies, In at the Deep End.

I was interested by the suggestion of a Bridget Jones-like character and assumed I would enjoy this book.

Julia is looking for love and fulfillment and learns that she’s been looking in all the wrong places. One night at a warehouse party, she meets a beautiful, confident lesbian artist. That meeting ignites Julia’s awareness to opening her mind and heart to who she truly is, and sets her on a path of self-discovery, self-love, and many new and exciting adventures.

Katie Davies’ writing is fresh and clever, and her characters indisputably realistic. Julia’s great personality and the unique relationships she has with her co-workers, family and friends - all fabulous. I love how Julia’s character bloomed, and grew, and found her voice. However, while I was by no means astonished, I did find that some of the content was too explicit and risqué, for my taste.

I am grateful to have received a copy of this book from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt through NetGalley. The opinions expressed in my review are my very own.

Kate Davies writes great young female heroes. I liked the characters and the urgency of the story, and I felt Davies built up her writing style a lot in this book. I think I'd recommend to teens who like love, romance, self-sufficiency, and great writing.