Kate Davies' "In At The Deep End" is a funny and rather charming Bridget Jones-esque look at life and love in modern-day London. Julia is certainly one of the more interesting and realistic characters to be brought to the page in this tale of sexual awakening. Her at times inconsistencies, doubts and feelings as you go through the novel, make her seem all the more genuine, which helps propel you forward in wanting to know what she will get up to. There is never not an opportunity for a cut-up or a quip that in less capable hands would grow annoying, but Davies is excellent in making this humor part of the story she is weaving here, rather than just an opportunity to demonstrate her wordplay or wit. It's impossible while reading this to not think about Bridget Jones in terms of Julia's character, but Davies' approach and subject matter, especially with her interesting takes on LGBT life and modern sexual culture in general, is different enough to where this can stand on its own. A rather fascinating and enjoyable debut by an author to watch!