In at the Deep End by Kate Davies

In at the Deep End

Kate Davies

389 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ romance emotional funny slow-paced

Description

A deliciously disarming debut novel about a twenty-something Londoner who discovers that she may have been looking for love—and pleasure—in all the wrong places (i.e., from men). Julia has had enough. Enough of the sex noises her roommate makes. ...

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Moods

funny 69%
emotional 67%
dark 32%
reflective 29%
lighthearted 28%
tense 27%
challenging 24%
adventurous 15%
hopeful 13%
sad 12%
inspiring 5%
informative 4%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 32%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 74% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 28% | No: 26%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 12% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.53

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